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A sous chef, sometimes referred to as its full name, a Sous-Chef de cuisine, is right under the executive chef in a commercial kitchen and restaurant. A sous chef resume is meant to show your cooking skills, cuisine knowledge, and leadership abilities.
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Executive sous chef, Grand Diplôme recipient, and culinary school graduate with over 3 years experience in commercial kitchen management. ”Executive Sous Chef of the Year” award winner. Reduced kitchen expenses by $5,000/month by locating new suppliers and menu items. Seeking to further professional career as the sous-chef de cuisine for Le Bernardin.
Work Experience
Executive Sous Chef May 2016–June 2019 Pierre Gagnaire, New York, NY
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
Assisted executive chef in kitchen operations, food and stock ordering, and kitchen supervision.
Co-managed busy kitchen of over 50 line cooks, fry cooks, pastry chefs, grillers, and prep cooks.
Planned menu items and directed food presentation and expediting.
Acted as liaison between executive chef and back-of-house employees.
Hired and trained new kitchen staff on weekly fare and promotional specials.
Key Achievements
Awarded the 2017 ”Executive Sous Chef of the Year” from the CEA.
Reduced kitchen expenses by $5,000/month by locating new suppliers and menu items.
Junior Chef de Partie / Line Cook February 2015–May 2016 Auberge de l’Ile Barbe, New York, NY
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
Supported sous chef and head chef in food preparation and expediting.
Planned rotating weekly Sunday brunch buffet for 500+ dining customers.
Stocked the line and maintained sufficient levels of ingredients and supplies throughout busy dinner shifts.
Education
Grand Diplôme with Culinary Management
Le Cordon Bleu, London, UK
Graduation: 2015
Relevant Coursework: Classical Cooking Techniques, French Cuisine, Kitchen Organization and Management, Food and Wine Pairing, Culinary Management, Restaurant Operations, Baking and Pastry Arts, Seasonal and Market Influences on Cuisine, Viennoiserie.
Key Skills
French Regional Cuisine
Kitchen & Staff Management
Food & Kitchen Safety & Hygiene
Food Presentation
Wine & Cheese Pairing
Food & Supplies Ordering
Certifications
Career Studies Certificate in Kitchen Management, NYCCS
Certified Sous Chef, American Culinary Federation
Worldchefs Global Culinary Certification
Awards
2017 Executive Sous Chef of the Year, Chef Excellence Awards
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