Sous Chef General Manager
Resume:
Taylor Edwards-Cook
Professional Chef
Manchaca, TX 78652
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Sous Chef/Senior Event Chef/Pastry Chef
Vestals Catering-Austin, TX
September 2023 to Present
• Initial Role: Event Chef
• Assisted with food preparation and event execution.
• Promotion to Senior Event Chef
• Promoted within one month due to exceptional performance.
• Current Role: Sous Chef
• Implemented a color-coding system and a new prep sheet template, significantly improving workflow efficiency.
• Conducted tastings for the sales team and potential high-value clients.
• Managed event chefs and coordinated event preparations.
• Developed innovative methods to enhance event success.
• Pastry Department Development
• Recognized the need for a dedicated pastry department and took initiative to establish and develop it.
• Training and Development
• Created a comprehensive event chef training guide to ensure consistency and excellence at events. Sous Chef
Royal Fig Catering-Austin, TX
February 2022 to Present
• Successfully managed and executed 50-350 guest events, overseeing equipment setup, timeline creation, and supervising event cooks.
• Promoted to Sous Chef in December 2022, leading full-time prep work during the week and event management on weekends.
General Manager/Head Chef
Greens in the Garden-Georgetown, TX
August 2021 to January 2022
• Revamped menu, retrained staff, and optimized daily cleaning procedures, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and cost-efficiency.
• Managed scheduling, hiring, and firing, while overseeing catering events and special menus. General Manager/Head Baker
Hula Cowgirl Shaved Ice-Georgetown, TX
April 2021 to November 2021
• Led baking operations, scheduling, ordering, and event management, maintaining a focus on quality and customer experience.
• Developed and implemented weekly specials and creative desserts, attracting a loyal customer base. Business Manager
Speakeasy Luxury Men’s Services-Pflugerville, TX
January 2021 to May 2021
• Orchestrated various business operations, including client appointments, event organization, campaign communications, and inventory management.
• Successfully revitalized the business through effective strategies and planning. Assistant Kitchen Manager
Finley's Bar and Grill-Round Rock, TX
June 2019 to August 2020
• Introduced innovative dessert and daily specials while reorganizing recipes and enforcing cleaning procedures.
• Managed hiring, training, and supervised staff, contributing to improved operational efficiency. Lead Cook/Server
Urban Eat.drink-Round Rock, TX
August 2018 to June 2019
• Spearheaded line operations, introduced specials, and contributed to menu design for the bar tapas section.
• Managed both line cooking and table waiting for a seamless dining experience. Line Cook
Culinary Dropout-Austin, TX
November 2017 to August 2018
• Excelled on the charcuterie station and quickly learned salads, bake shop, and fry stations. - Demonstrated strong organizational skills, efficiently fulfilling orders and daily prep responsibilities. Line Cook/Prep Cook
Fuzzy's Taco Shop-Round Rock, TX
July 2017 to November 2017
• Prepared orders promptly while maintaining quality and adhering to food safety standards.
• Received training and took on additional responsibilities in various kitchen stations. Bartender/Server
The Downtown Hall of Fame-Hutto, TX
July 2016 to March 2017
• Provided excellent table service and mixed drinks for a fast-paced dining environment.
• Assumed additional responsibilities in kitchen prep and cleanliness. Assistant Manager
Domino's-Round Rock, TX
September 2015 to June 2016
• Managed pizza-making, oven operation, and handled paperwork and vehicle inspections.
• Demonstrated leadership skills by overseeing staff, customer service, and disciplinary actions. Sandwich Artist/Cashier
Subway/Destiny Foods-Hutto, TX
September 2014 to June 2015
Crafted sandwiches, handled cash transactions, baked bread, and resolved customer inquiries.. Education
Culinary Certification 1 in Culinary Science/Arts
Texas State Technical College-Waco - Hutto, TX
2016 to 2018
Skills
• - Culinary Expertise: Cooking techniques, food preparation, kitchen management, banquet experience, catering. (8 years)
• - Management: Hiring, scheduling, staff training, event coordination, inventory control (5 years)
• - Customer Service: Bartending, serving, host/hostess experience, customer complaints handling. (5 years)
• Sales and Marketing: Social media marketing, campaign communication, event promotion. (5 years)
• Menu planning
• Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Food service management
• Team management
• Conflict management
• Food service
• Shift management
• POS
Languages
• Spanish - Intermediate
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification
Assessments
Food safety — Proficient
January 2022
Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
February 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Proficient January 2022
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Proficient
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