Michael Hamm Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Responsible for overseeing the operation in the kitchen.  Primarily handle administrative tasks. Coordinate the work of sous chefs and other cooks, who prepare most of the meals.  Design menus, review food and beverage purchases. Train cooks and other food preparation workers. Some executive chefs  Check freshness of food and ingredients Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers Develop recipes and determine how to present the food Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards

(Oxon Hill, Maryland)

• Set up and prep kitchen for the day. • Prepare steaks, catfish, lobster, salmon, or cod for the day’s special. • Prepare staff of 8 for the shift and manage their tasks throughout the night. • Close shift, ensuring sanitation of kitchen and coolers and sending corporate inventory reports.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Set up and prep kitchen for the day. • Prepare steaks, catfish, lobster, salmon, or cod for the day’s special. • Prepare staff of 8 for the shift and manage their tasks throughout the night. • Close shift, ensuring sanitation of kitchen and coolers

Springfield, Va

• Prepare and serve food for 800 students five days a week. • Clean and sanitize equipment and facilities.• Maintain records, order supplies, and act as cashier.

Manassas, Va

• Provide a high level of customer service and practice safe food handling procedures.• Prepare food, offer samples, and recommend products to customers. • Operate scales, slicers, wrapping and cooking equipment. • Assist with inventory and ordering/transmitting products and supply orders.

Springfield, Va

• Serve guests and create a positive atmosphere for restaurant patrons and the Bob Evans team. • Answer customer questions about menu items, including ingredients and preparation.• Greeted newly seated guests, attending to their needs and delivering food and checks.• Maintain table appearance by pre-bussing, checking drink levels, changing ashtrays, removing clutter, and providing extra napkins.

Alexandria, Va

• Traveled to different cities and helped open new stores, training new employees to cook the Hops way. • Acted as grill cook and prep cook, then promoted to sous chef, preparing appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts.• Supervised other food preparation workers, planned menus, and purchased food supplies.