Nick Byron
Moorpark,CA
Summary
Ensured outstanding service delivery to enhance client satisfaction and promote a collaborative work environment among team members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Continuing Life LLC
Thousand Oaks, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance culinary offerings.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste while maintaining exceptional service levels.
- Collaborated with management on budget development, optimizing resource allocation for cost efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Coordinated special events catering, delivering customized menus that exceeded client expectations.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Enhanced dining experience by creating innovative and visually appealing menu items.
Operations manager/ catering coordinator
pacific dining food management
SFV
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw operational management of commissary and eateries within community college campuses across San Fernando Valley.
- Facilitated training and implementation of end-of-day cleaning procedures to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and order fulfillment for multiple establishments.
- Facilitated hiring process for new applicants by coordinating interviews and evaluating candidates.
- Streamlined operations, enhancing efficiency across food service management processes.
Jr sous(lead) to sous (kitchen manager)
The six chow house
Studio city
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted in food preparation and maintained cleanliness of workstations.
- Supported adherence to health standards for safe cooking environments.
- Delivered fresh food as required and completed end-of-day cleaning in compliance with health regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance dining experience.
- Implemented inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize food cost efficiency.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff to enhance skills and improve team performance.
Kitchen Manager
The Local Peasant
Woodland Hills
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed food station preparation, ensuring adherence to health standards for a safe cooking environment.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing food preparation time.
- Maintained food safety standards, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Line cook(lead) to Kitchen manager/ Head chef
Hq Gastropub
Woodland Hills
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Oversaw daily kitchen preparation to ensure operational readiness.
- Upheld health standards to maintain a safe cooking environment.
- Coordinated food preparation and ordering to guarantee freshness and availability.
- Executed end-of-day cleaning procedures in alignment with health regulations.
- Mentored new hires on essential techniques and procedures.
- Prepared high-quality dishes in fast-paced environment, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes.
- Implemented time-saving techniques in food preparation, reducing service times during peak hours.
Education
BS - Fire Science
Purdue Global Online
Online01.2023
Mathematics
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Reseda, CA01.2011
Skills
- Exemplary Customer Service
- Keen memory with quick understanding of new concepts
- Open minded
- Serv-safe certified since 2011
- Menu development
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Sanitation standards
Accomplishments
Star of the quarter 2023
Star of the year 2023
Certification
Manager food handler
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Continuing Life LLC
05.2021 - Current
Operations manager/ catering coordinator
pacific dining food management
07.2019 - 03.2020
Jr sous(lead) to sous (kitchen manager)
The six chow house
11.2017 - 06.2019
Kitchen Manager
The Local Peasant
03.2017 - 02.2018
Line cook(lead) to Kitchen manager/ Head chef
Hq Gastropub
07.2015 - 03.2017
BS - Fire Science
Purdue Global Online
Mathematics
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies