Thomas Dees Email & Phone Number

Thomas Dees3002B Spyglass Dr, Spring Hill, TN 37174Cell: (760) 472-2272 • Email:DeesThomas21@gmail.com CAREER SUMMARYAs an innovative Sous Chef, I have over eight years of experience in delivering exceptional culinary service to both high affluent and mass market clientele in fine dining cuisines. Proficient in demonstrating creative menu developments that improve efficiency, quality control, and resource allocations with a focus on profitability, and exceeding margin. WORK HISTORYPersonal Chef • (May 2016 – Present) • San Diego County Marriot Springhill Suites • (January 2014 – April 2016) • Oceanside, CASous Chef Hilton Garden Inn • (March 2012 – August 2014) • San Diego, CASous Chef / Task Force CORE COMPETENCIES• Demonstrates a professional leadership role.• Maintains inventory and food orders daily to achieve profitable food cost margins.• Schedules and trains staff members to ensure kitchen runs efficiently• Maintains a clean, sanitary kitchen enforced by the SDHD and ensures team adheres to sanitary regulations.• Ensures each plate is presentable for guest satisfaction.• Works closely with the Executive Chef to implement menus and maintain exceptional work ethic within the staff.• Maintains positivity amongst coworkers in a high stress work environment.• Executes and performs duties assigned by the Executive Chef.• Motivates staff members to work at their highest potential and inspire career development.• SERVSAFE Food Handler Certified• Proficient in basic computer skills such as MS Word and Excel • Purchasing and controlling inventory within budget to achieve property management goals ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Contender in Hells Kitchen Las Vegas.• Worked with Top Chef "Gregory Gourdet" of Season 7 from the pan-asian restaurant, Departure, in Portland, Oregon.• VIP cooking for music artists and celebrities at the KAABOO DEL MAR Music Fest REFERENCES • Available upon request

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