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Mark Arthur St John

Half Moon Fort St. Lucy

Summary

I am a young, self-driven chef full of energy and determination. At the age of 27, I have found my true calling in running high-level food service operations.

Cooking has always been more than just a job; it is my passion, art, and way of expressing myself.

In this culinary journey of mine, there is no room for mediocrity. My ultimate goal as both a cook and a chef is to reach the pinnacle of perfection in everything I do. From plating an exquisite dish to managing a bustling restaurant kitchen, I strive for nothing less than excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

The Bearded Rose By Timothy Olton
05.2022 - 01.2023

· Manage day to day operations

· Creating dishes

· Ordering of stock

· Hiring & termination of staff

· Righting roster’s

· Expedition of service

· Stock management

· Discipline staff

· Righting Recipe book

· Staff training

· Enforcing Portion control protocol

· Receiving stock

· Setting & enforcing SOP’s

Chef De Partie /Sous Chef

Fish Pot Restaurant
10.2020 - 04.2022

· Work stove & grill station

· Train staff

· Comprehensive preparation of the food station

· Break down fish

· Portion a weighing out of key ingredients

· Count stock

· Expedition of service

Head Chef

Atlantis Hotel
09.2017 - 01.2020

· Manage day-to-day operations

· Creating menus

· Creating buffet menu’s

· Ordering of stock

· Hiring & termination of staff

· Preparing the roster

· Expedition of service

· Stock management

· Discipline staff

· Writing a recipe book

· Staff training

· Enforcing portion control protocol

· Receiving

Commis Chef /Chef De Partie

Sandpiper Hotel
09.2013 - 06.2017

· Work stove & plating station

· Work starter station

· Buffet preparation

· Break down fish

· Work grill

· Working the buffet & talk to guest

· Set up & breakdown buffets

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Pom Marine Hospitality Institute

Alexandra School

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Customer Retention
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Employee Training
  • Kitchen Equipment Safety
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Industry Trends

Timeline

Head Chef

The Bearded Rose By Timothy Olton
05.2022 - 01.2023

Chef De Partie /Sous Chef

Fish Pot Restaurant
10.2020 - 04.2022

Head Chef

Atlantis Hotel
09.2017 - 01.2020

Commis Chef /Chef De Partie

Sandpiper Hotel
09.2013 - 06.2017

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Pom Marine Hospitality Institute

Alexandra School
Mark Arthur St John