Seth Simoneaux
Amite
Summary
Experienced with diverse culinary techniques and creating innovative dishes. Utilizes precise menu planning and kitchen management to drive success. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wok Chef
The Boston Restaurant LLC
- Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of Asian dishes, including stir-fries, noodles, and fried rice, ensuring high quality and consistency
- Managed food inventory to ensure availability of ingredients for daily operations
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, following health and safety regulations
- Collaborated with other cooks to coordinate timing of food preparation for efficient service during busy periods
- Demonstrated expertise in using wok cooking techniques such as stir-frying, deep frying, and steaming
- Adhered to portion control guidelines to minimize waste while maintaining customer satisfaction
- Developed new recipes and menu items that showcased unique flavors and attracted customers
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously without compromising on food quality or presentation
- Followed recipes accurately while also adapting them based on customer preferences or dietary restrictions
- Ensured proper storage of perishable ingredients to prevent spoilage or contamination
Assistant manager
The Boston Restaurant LLC
04.2025 - Current
- Implemented new cooking techniques and recipes to enhance menu offerings and attract customers
- Managed a team of 20+ line cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh ingredients and maintain inventory levels, resulting in consistent availability of key ingredients
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, adhering to health and safety regulations
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling procedures, cooking techniques, and safety protocols
- Oversaw food plating presentation to ensure visually appealing dishes that met customer expectations
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction
- Managed food costs by accurately portioning ingredients during preparation while minimizing waste
- Created standardized recipes for consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes across all dishes
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to address customer dietary restrictions or special requests effectively
- Participated in regular meetings with management to discuss menu changes, operational improvements, and cost-saving strategies
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of supplies while maintaining cost-effectiveness
- Led training sessions on culinary techniques for junior chefs to improve their skills
- Mentored junior chefs through ongoing coaching sessions focused on skill development
- Contributed ideas for menu enhancements based on market trends and customer preferences
Education
High school diploma -
Amite High School
Amite, LA05.2020
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Order entry
- Shift Management
- Food service
- Purchasing
- Customer service
- Restaurant experience
- Food safety
- Meal preparation
- Knife skills
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Food industry
- Assistant manager experience
- Meat cutting
- Food handling
- Management
- Computer skills
- Nutrition
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
Accomplishments
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 20
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known individuals in my area
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- ServSafe
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification September 2023 to September 2026
- Food Safety Certification
- NCCER Certification
Awards
NCCER-(National Center for Construction Education and Research) February 2018
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant manager
The Boston Restaurant LLC
04.2025 - Current
Wok Chef
The Boston Restaurant LLC
- Current
High school diploma -
Amite High School