Sous Chef Resume Example
A sous chef resume example with 5+ years of experience in fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels.
Emily Chen
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Sous Chef with 5+ years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels. Skilled in kitchen management, staff training, and innovative menu development. Expert in French and Asian fusion cuisines. Successfully reduced food costs by 25% while maintaining exceptional quality standards and supporting kitchen operations serving 200+ covers nightly.
Experience
Sous Chef2021 - Present
Canlis Restaurant
- •Manage daily kitchen operations and lead team of 15 line cooks in fine dining establishment
- •Collaborate with Executive Chef to develop seasonal menus and daily specials
- •Reduced food waste by 30% through implementation of precise portioning and inventory controls
- •Train and mentor junior staff in advanced culinary techniques and kitchen protocols
Junior Sous Chef2019 - 2021
Four Seasons Hotel
- •Supervised kitchen operations for luxury hotel's signature restaurant and banquet services
- •Coordinated food preparation for high-profile events serving up to 500 guests
- •Implemented new prep list system improving kitchen efficiency by 25%
- •Maintained highest standards of food quality and presentation across all services
Chef de Partie2017 - 2019
The Georgian
- •Led garde manger station preparing complex cold dishes and appetizers
- •Assisted in menu development and recipe standardization
- •Managed station inventory and prepared detailed prep lists
- •Trained and supervised 3 line cooks in station operations
Education
Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts2015 - 2017
Seattle Culinary Academy
Skills
Kitchen Management, Staff Training, Menu Development, Food Cost Control, Inventory Management, French Cuisine, Asian Fusion, Sauce Production, Butchery, Food Safety, Quality Control, Special Event Planning, Recipe Development, Kitchen Equipment MaintenanceMore Resume Examples in Hospitality
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