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Ethan Simowitz

Bentonville

Summary

Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Ropeswing Hospitality
Bentonville
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in food preparation and cooking for diverse menu items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen workstations and storage areas.
  • Collaborated with chefs to create daily specials and seasonal menus.

Line Cook

RopeSwing
01.2024 - 01.2025

Executed sanitation procedures to uphold cleanliness of workstation. Ensured all menu items were prepped and ready for service. Make specials for the menu on my own terms.

Line Cook

Slim Chickens
12.2020 - 08.2021

Operated fryers and grill in a fast-paced casual dining environment. Also worked front of house and ensured good customer interactions.

Line Cook

Slim Chickens

Front of House Employee

Noodles Italian Kitchen
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.

Education

Food Science / Culinary - Culinary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Excellent communication
  • Room reading skills
  • Menu development
  • Customer interaction
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality control
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Food preparation
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Kitchen organization
  • Inventory management
  • Multicultural cuisine
  • Safety management
  • Garnishing and plating
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Kitchen management

Certification

CPR

Servsafe

Timeline

Sous Chef

Ropeswing Hospitality
01.2025 - Current

Line Cook

RopeSwing
01.2024 - 01.2025

Line Cook

Slim Chickens
12.2020 - 08.2021

Line Cook

Slim Chickens

Front of House Employee

Noodles Italian Kitchen

Food Science / Culinary - Culinary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Ethan Simowitz