Jordan Stephen - Resume
Jordan Stephen
2445 Shoreline Drive, Alameda, CA 94501 ? ------------ ? ------------
EXPERIENCE
The Hi Hi Room, Brooklyn, NY - Chef
OCTOBER 2019 - MARCH 2020
? Developed lunch, brunch, and dinner menus for new all-day restaurant focusing on regional American
cuisines serving up to 300 guests a day.
? Managed culinary execution, scheduling, and payroll for a kitchen team of 12 while fostering a culture of
professional and creative growth.
? Created systems to ensure proper food safety handling, storage, and respect for all produce used by
kitchen staff.
? Oversaw ordering and inventory for all kitchen, bar, and dining room needs.
? Implemented budgetary changes to maximize profit while maintaining quality.
La Mercerie, New York, NY - Chef de Partie
MAY 2018 - OCTOBER 2019
? Cooked and expedited breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for high-end French restaurant serving up
to 500 guests a day.
? Enforced quality of preparation and execution of culinary techniques for line cooks according to chefs'
standards.
? Managed and executed specialized market-based menus for private dining events for up to 30 guests.
Yves, New York, NY - Lead Line Cook
MAY 2017 - AUGUST 2018
? Collaborated with chefs to create menu items and daily specials for seasonally focused French bistro.
? Worked all line positions while training younger cooks in proper technique and philosophy.
? Managed staff, inventory, and execution of weekend brunch service for up to 150 guests.
Zuma, New York, NY - Line Cook
JULY 2016 - MAY 2017
? Operated salad, vegetable and skewer stations in busy 300-seat high-end Japanese restaurant in line
with chefs' standards.
? Planned, prepared and executed banquet events catering to as many as 400 guests with specialty
menus.
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
? Certified ServSafe California Food Handler
? Certified Department of Health New York Food Handler
? Advanced Knife and Butchery Skills
? Mastery of Schedulefly, Upserve and Excel management software
EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Washington, DC - B.A. History and Journalism
AUGUST 2011 - MAY 2015
? Recipient of Deixler Swain Award for Best Senior Thesis on a U.S. History Topic
Jordan Stephen
2445 Shoreline Drive, Alameda, CA 94501 ? ------------ ? ------------
EXPERIENCE
The Hi Hi Room, Brooklyn, NY - Chef
OCTOBER 2019 - MARCH 2020
? Developed lunch, brunch, and dinner menus for new all-day restaurant focusing on regional American
cuisines serving up to 300 guests a day.
? Managed culinary execution, scheduling, and payroll for a kitchen team of 12 while fostering a culture of
professional and creative growth.
? Created systems to ensure proper food safety handling, storage, and respect for all produce used by
kitchen staff.
? Oversaw ordering and inventory for all kitchen, bar, and dining room needs.
? Implemented budgetary changes to maximize profit while maintaining quality.
La Mercerie, New York, NY - Chef de Partie
MAY 2018 - OCTOBER 2019
? Cooked and expedited breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for high-end French restaurant serving up
to 500 guests a day.
? Enforced quality of preparation and execution of culinary techniques for line cooks according to chefs'
standards.
? Managed and executed specialized market-based menus for private dining events for up to 30 guests.
Yves, New York, NY - Lead Line Cook
MAY 2017 - AUGUST 2018
? Collaborated with chefs to create menu items and daily specials for seasonally focused French bistro.
? Worked all line positions while training younger cooks in proper technique and philosophy.
? Managed staff, inventory, and execution of weekend brunch service for up to 150 guests.
Zuma, New York, NY - Line Cook
JULY 2016 - MAY 2017
? Operated salad, vegetable and skewer stations in busy 300-seat high-end Japanese restaurant in line
with chefs' standards.
? Planned, prepared and executed banquet events catering to as many as 400 guests with specialty
menus.
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
? Certified ServSafe California Food Handler
? Certified Department of Health New York Food Handler
? Advanced Knife and Butchery Skills
? Mastery of Schedulefly, Upserve and Excel management software
EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Washington, DC - B.A. History and Journalism
AUGUST 2011 - MAY 2015
? Recipient of Deixler Swain Award for Best Senior Thesis on a U.S. History Topic