Prince Brown
San Jose
Summary
United States Air Force Veteran - Open to Relocation Relocating to DMV area Seasoned Sous Chef specializing in all cuisine. Successful [Number] year record in high-volume kitchens. Career achievements working with head chefs and kitchen staff to meet high standards for taste, presentation and service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Wolfgang Puck Catering powered by Compass Restaurant Group
10.2022 - Current
- Supervise and coach team of 20 team members (cooks, dishwashers, porters, and delivery team) and oversee operational tasks of billing, inventory, scheduling/timekeeping/payroll, hiring and progressive counseling for employees, as needed/appropriate
- Identify and assess new or enhanced menu offerings; consistently seek out different methods and trends within the culinary field to stay abreast of best in-class practices
- Model cooking techniques and provide direct feedback to culinary team online productivity, food quality, and resource management
- Spearhead weekly meetings to consistently review food service and performance data, establish and assess goals for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with purveyors, and a diverse group of stakeholder liaisons from high profile clients such as Apple, Inc, J P Morgan Chase, and Tik Tok to gauge and ensure client customization and satisfaction.
Sous Chef
Bazille Restaurant at Nordstrom
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated team operations throughout oversight of line stations, team productivity, and team management
- Synchronized standards from corporate menu to line production to ensure implementation of brand quality and consistency
- Developed weekly and seasonal menu in partnership with Food and Beverage Manager
- Managed food and supply inventory within budget
- Led organization and implementation of catering events outside of the restaurants for store employees, corporate leadership, and customer event experiences.
Head Chef
Bayview Golf Club
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Boosted team productivity and fiscal impact through development and implementation of action plan to bring kitchen environment practices into compliance
- Designed weekly and seasonal menu in partnership with Food and Beverage Manager
- Managed food and supply inventory in alignment with budget goals
- Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and performance feedback for kitchen staff
- Led team in preparation and execution of customized catering events.
Bon Appetit
Amazon Headquarters powered Compass Restaurant Group
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared an array of high-quality international meal selections for employees, corporate meetings, and events
- Provided great attention to the visual appeal and presentation of each meal plated and served
- Frequently offered recommendations to enhance meal options and menu to executive chef
- Collaborated with team members in a fast-paced environment to ensure excellent customer service, kitchen cleanliness, and timely service.
Lead
Turf Valley Hotel & Resort
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Appointed by executive chef to create daily employee meal with respect to resources for 50+ personnel
- Helped lead and refine the process for supply prep for various food stations
- Anticipated and planned for high-volume requests and peak period.
Lead
Sagamore Pendry Hotel - Rec Pier Chop
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Supported the physical set up and grand opening of the restaurant as a founding team member
- Appointed by Executive Chef to train and support new team members on variety of cooking stations
- Maintained friendly and solution-oriented focus when engaging with team members and customers
- Fulfilled customized orders while maintaining high-quality standards and aesthetic presentation of food.
Prep/Line
Four Season Hotel – Wit & Wisdom
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Promoted from Prep Cook to Line Cook after initial months of employment
- Charged with prepping amenities for entire hotel with extreme attention to food quality and presentation
- Mastered and executed breakfast and brunch menu based on seasonal menus designed by executive chef.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Atlanta, GA06.2014
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Sous Chef
Wolfgang Puck Catering powered by Compass Restaurant Group
10.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Bazille Restaurant at Nordstrom
03.2021 - 10.2022
Head Chef
Bayview Golf Club
01.2021 - 03.2022
Bon Appetit
Amazon Headquarters powered Compass Restaurant Group
11.2019 - 11.2020
Lead
Turf Valley Hotel & Resort
10.2018 - 10.2019
Lead
Sagamore Pendry Hotel - Rec Pier Chop
09.2017 - 09.2019
Prep/Line
Four Season Hotel – Wit & Wisdom
12.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
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