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Marquese Hunter

Chef
Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record, excelling in strategic menu development and budget management. Recognized for orchestrating successful catering events and enhancing kitchen efficiency through effective staff training. Committed to food safety and fostering a collaborative team environment, consistently elevating customer satisfaction and restaurant reputation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Salted Melon Market & Eatery
02.2024 - Current
  • Develop kitchen staff through training and SOP's.
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Oversee kitchen operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost(32%) and budgeting.
  • Manage kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
  • Orchestrate catering events for high-profile clients, consistently receiving commendable feedback.
  • Oversee scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Executive Chef/General Manager

Reid's Fine Foods
08.2018 - 02.2024
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Orchestrated catering events for high-profile clients, consistently receiving commendable feedback.
  • Crafted unique dishes that significantly increased restaurant reputation and customer base.
  • Led kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service during high-volume periods.
  • Daily deposits
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Sous Chef/ Line Cook

Reid's Fine Foods
07.2014 - 08.2018
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Education

No Degree - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Mngt

Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC

High School Diploma -

J.H. Rose High School
Greenville, NC
06-2008

Skills

  • Food safety management
  • Strategic menu development
  • Budget management
  • Reliable professional commitment
  • Food preparation strategy
  • Inventory management
  • Procurement management
  • Strategic task assignment
  • Collaborative skills training
  • Event catering management

Certification

ServeSafe certificate

Timeline

Executive Chef

Salted Melon Market & Eatery
02.2024 - Current

Executive Chef/General Manager

Reid's Fine Foods
08.2018 - 02.2024

Sous Chef/ Line Cook

Reid's Fine Foods
07.2014 - 08.2018

No Degree - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Mngt

Johnson C. Smith University

High School Diploma -

J.H. Rose High School

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