Emily Bowles
Roanoke
Summary
Seasoned culinary professional with over a decade of experience in various kitchen roles, including head chef and sous chef. Expertise in overseeing kitchen operations, executing banquet services, and fostering teamwork through effective training and cross-training initiatives. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization across all stations. I am looking for a change from kitchens and wanting to work a daytime job/first shift. Though I dont have experience in another line of work, my culinary background shaped me into a hard, focused worker who can complete tasks efficiently. Im always told Im a fast learner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Billy's Ritz
Roanoke
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw prep and worked all stations.
- Executed banquet services and buffets.
- Fulfilled produce orders for inventory.
Prep Chef
Jim Schaal Catering
Roanoke
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Lead prep chef, executing all hot food items for a large scale catering business.
Sous Chef
Local Roots
Roanoke
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Created new menu items for a daily changing menu and special events.
- Worked with seasonal, local produce only.
- Personally managed ordering through many different local vendors.
- Created BOH schedule and oversaw BOH teamwork and training.
- Worked all aspects of the line, including prep and all stations.
Kitchen Manager
Jimmy Madisons Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar
Harissonburg
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Worked all stations and oversaw prep, writing daily lists and organizing all product.
- Completed BOH ordering, including major food truck, produce and all special vendors.
- Worked closely with a management team of both front and BOH, including weekly meetings and quarterly requirements.
- Executed banquet parties during normal service.
Kitchen Manager
419 West
Roanoke
10.2010 - 08.2016
- Worked all stations and oversaw prep.
- Created daily prep lists.
- Completed ordering necessary for BOH.
- Created daily specials.
- Worked with management team.
Education
No Degree - Culinary
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA01-2013
High School Diploma - General Studies
Patrick Henry High School
Roanoke, VA01-2010
Skills
- Team Work
- Culinary Techniques/ Knife Skills
- Time Management
- Food Safety Standards
- Quality Control/ Freshness Checks
- Kitchen Equipment Proficiency
- Recipe Creation and Costing
- Dietary Restriction Knowledge
- Seasonal ingredient knowledge
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Billy's Ritz
05.2025 - Current
Prep Chef
Jim Schaal Catering
10.2023 - 10.2024
Sous Chef
Local Roots
08.2021 - 09.2023
Kitchen Manager
Jimmy Madisons Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar
10.2016 - 01.2021
Kitchen Manager
419 West
10.2010 - 08.2016
No Degree - Culinary
Virginia Western Community College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Patrick Henry High School