Manuel McCormick
Columbia,SC
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Doubletree By Hilton
03.2022 - Current
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Food Service Manager
Sodexo Food Service At Richland 2
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw training of more than 15 team members
Executive Chef 2
Sodexo Campus Services
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
Sous Chef
Sodexo Campus Services
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Education
Culinary Arts And Operation - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, COAssociate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, COSkills
- Customer Service
- Food Pairing
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Sanitation Standards
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Management
Certification
- ServSafe Manager, National Restaurant Association
- Certified ServSafe Instructor/Proctor, National Restaurant Association
Timeline
Food Service Manager
Sodexo Food Service At Richland 2
10.2022 - 03.2023
Executive Sous Chef
Doubletree By Hilton
03.2022 - Current
Executive Chef 2
Sodexo Campus Services
08.2020 - 02.2022
Sous Chef
Sodexo Campus Services
08.2020 - 02.2022
Culinary Arts And Operation - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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