Dave Harth (DK)
Canton
Summary
A seasoned Sous Chef with a successful 9 year record in high-volume kitchens. All while continuing to learn and grow while working with head chefs and kitchen staff to meet high standards for taste, presentation, and service.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
The Kitchen American Bistro
03.2022 - Current
- Reduced staff turnover rates through effective communication skills, creating a supportive work atmosphere for all team members.
- Assisted in budget planning and cost management efforts, helping the establishment maintain profitability without sacrificing quality or service standards.
- Maintained a food cost of 23.9% given a budget of 24.5%
- Significantly reduced preparation times by optimizing kitchen layout and equipment placement.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
- Oversaw scheduling, developing a dynamic schedule to ensure meeting a 15% BoH labor budget, even during our slow season.
Executive Chef
Downtown Kitchen
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
Sous Chef
MAC MCGEES
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Interacted with guests to help explain specialty items and personally receive feedback about their dining experiences.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
- Affected quick resolutions to customer problems and brought in management when needed.
- Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties.
- Prepared and maintained inventory records.
- Established and maintained a positive work environment.
- Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu, including daily specials.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
Line Cook
One Midtown Kitchen
2017 - 2018
- Performed required duties while maintaining aesthetically pleasing work station and uniform in an open kitchen
- Improved guests experience by providing information about the menu and interacting in a pleasant manner at all times
- Assisted Chef with private dinner parties and tastings
- Assisted with guest inquiries, take-out orders and restaurant cleanliness.
- Monitored guest for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management.
- Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL
Alpharetta, GASkills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Conflict Resolution
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Order Delivery Practices
- Menu Development
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Workflow Optimization
- Safe handling
- Catering background
- Special requests
- Schedule Management
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certified
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Kitchen American Bistro
03.2022 - Current
Executive Chef
Downtown Kitchen
07.2019 - 02.2022
Sous Chef
MAC MCGEES
08.2015 - 01.2019
Line Cook
One Midtown Kitchen
2017 - 2018
High School Diploma -
ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL
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