BARRY DEMPSEY
Quincy
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Meta
10.2024 - Current
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Sous Chef
The Langham Hotel
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergies.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks.
Food Truck Operator
Kut By Keltic
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Planned special events catering from 10-500 guests ensuring all dietary requirements and requests were met
- Documented daily operational info detailing supplies used, labor hours worked, and overall quality
- Managed kitchen staff of up to 20 personnel including hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating performance
Sous Chef
Alden & Harlow
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Inspect deliveries for freshness and quality and properly store goods
- Oversee meal pre to ensure quality procedures
- Rotating menu to keep in touch with seasonal produce
- Address needs of the truck with regular maintenance and inspections
Sous Chef
The Longfellow Bar @ Alden & Harlow
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained high quality standards for food production and presentation ensuring customer satisfaction in high-end cocktail bar
- Delegated tasks and oversaw work performed, addressing bottlenecks or underperforming stations
- Created a positive work environment through effective communication and team building initiatives
Chef Manager
Keltic Kitchen
07.2016 - Current
- Knowledgeable of all kitchen staff duties, menu items and schedules
- Oversaw kitchen staff by delegating responsibilities, placing food orders and checking inventory
- Created cost-effective recipes that reduced food waste
- Worked with vendors to negotiate favorable supply pricing and coordinate delivery timelines
Education
Bachelors - Culinary
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05-2017
Skills
- Station oversight
- Plating
- Dish preparation
- Culinary trends
- Mentoring and coaching
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Equipment usage
- Kitchen management
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Sous Chef
Meta
10.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
The Langham Hotel
10.2023 - 10.2024
Food Truck Operator
Kut By Keltic
02.2021 - 10.2023
Sous Chef
The Longfellow Bar @ Alden & Harlow
06.2018 - 07.2020
Sous Chef
Alden & Harlow
09.2017 - 07.2020
Chef Manager
Keltic Kitchen
07.2016 - Current
- Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.
Bachelors - Culinary
Johnson & Wales University
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