Michael Mountain
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef / Owner
TBONES AND TACOS
04.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Head of Catering
RJP Entertainment
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Oversaw catering orders to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored food preparation to determine correct temperature and proper cooking before serving.
- Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
- Developed menus for special occasions and catered events to match theme and requirements of clients.
- Liaised with suppliers to acquire fresh produce, high quality and sufficient stock for events.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Head Chef
Jack's Place
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef / Owner
JEREMIAHS BAR AND GRILL
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Education
HND - Travel And Tourism
Bradford University
Bradford, West YorkshireNVQ Level 3 - Hospitality Management
City And Guilds
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Rotation
- Forecasting and Planning
- Food Safety Regulations
- Menu Supervision
- Menu Development
- Purchasing Management
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
Languages
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Head Chef / Owner
TBONES AND TACOS
04.2019 - Current
Head of Catering
RJP Entertainment
04.2017 - 03.2019
Head Chef
Jack's Place
05.2015 - 03.2017
Chef / Owner
JEREMIAHS BAR AND GRILL
04.2013 - 02.2015
HND - Travel And Tourism
Bradford University
NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality Management
City And Guilds
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