Justin Freeman

About Justin Freeman

Service oriented, team focused chef with over ten years experience in food service and hospitality. Core competencies include all aspects of fine dining, guest satisfaction, conflict resolution and a consistent, open approach to kitchen and staff management. Performs each task with accuracy, efficiency and enthusiasm.

Experience

1. Chef De Cuisine

   Starr Restaurants

   Oct 2016 — Present · Manhattan, NY, US

   90 seat restaurant, with an average cover count of 300-350 customers a day.Chef Justin Smillie’s California restaurant influenced by Italian and Seasonality.Interview, hire, train, supervise, schedule, and participate in activities of chefs, cooks, and other personnel involved in preparing, cooking, and presenting food in accordance with productivity standards, cost controls, and forecast needsFinancial Performance - Responsible for delivering food and labor targetsResponsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, to ensure high quality food standards and guest expectations are exceeded.Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of the department.Demonstrated passion for the industry and guestsEnsure there are daily sufficient prepped foods to ensure the restaurant runs as smoothly and efficiently as possibleHandled ordering, inventory, expediting, prep, supervising both line cooks and prep cooks.

Education

• The Culinary Institute of America

  Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

  2008 — 2010

• Manhattanville University

  History

  2005 — 2008