Ezekiel Kelly

High-performing Chef offering (10) eight years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 10 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 Kitchen skills , food preparation skills,

business skills, creativity. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian Cuisine, European Cuisine, African cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English and French skills. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Meticulous Chef Assistant eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Chef Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. High-performing Chef offering 10 ten years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

• Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
• Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
• Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a staff of 4 (four).
• Prepared 10 meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
• Achieved excellent success through effectively helping with food preparation.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Supervised team of 5 staff
• Created signature dish which generated high-interest and became best-selling dinner ever
• Oversaw foodservice operations for 5-star hotel
• Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
• Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
• Collaborated with team of 4 staff

Don Bosco Technical High School