Kobe Bell
@kobebell
Experienced culinary leader specializing in banquet and kitchen management with strong team development.
What I'm looking for
I am an adaptable culinary professional with extensive hands-on experience as a banquet chef and sous chef across resort, club, and catering environments. I excel in menu development, recipe standardization, grilling, smoking, sauce making, and kitchen cost control while maintaining high food safety standards.
Throughout my career I've managed teams of up to 11–30 members, coordinated large events, and supported daily kitchen operations including ordering, inventory management, and quality assurance. I am certified in multiple food-safety credentials and have a background in production planning and private-chef work.
I bring a strong work ethic, leadership in high-pressure kitchens, and a focus on training and developing staff to deliver consistent, high-quality dining experiences. I am willing to relocate and authorized to work in the U.S.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Banquet Chef
Horseshoe Bay Resort
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Oversee and prepare banquet food services, ensuring recipe adherence and high-quality presentation; implement grilling, smoking, roasting, sauce-making and garnish techniques to support large events.
Sous Chef
Greek House Chefs
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)
Assisted head chef in daily kitchen operations, prepared meals, contributed menu suggestions and managed truck/orders to support service delivery.
Sous Chef
Old Waverly Golf Club
May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)
Supported head chef in day-to-day operations including short-order cooking, menu creation, catering preparation and order management for club events.
Assistant Chef
College Fresh
Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)
Assisted head chef to prepare lunch and dinner services for fraternity members, ensuring timely meal production and adherence to standards.
Car Salesman
Carl Hogan Toyota
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year)
Sold and leased vehicles, maintained lot presentation and supported customer transactions to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
Cook/Prep
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle
Apr 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 4 months)
Prepared entrees and side dishes for evening meals, managing prep for current and following night's service to maintain consistent meal quality.
On Call Driver / Sales Associate
America's Car-Mart
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Picked up sold vehicles, assisted with final transactions and negotiations, detailed vehicles and supported sales operations to streamline customer handovers.
Food Service Worker
Columbus AFB Exchange Services
Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 (4 months)
Prepared food items and handled deliveries for Subway and Taco Bell outlets on base, including vegetable prep and stock receiving tasks.
Line Cook
Mugshots Grill and Bar
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017 (6 months)
Operated flame grill, flat top and fryers during high-volume service after progressing from dishroom duties; ensured consistent plate quality on busy nights.
Stocker / Cashier
Sunflower
Jul 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Stocked frozen and produce items, performed cashier duties and assisted customers with loading groceries to vehicles to maintain store operations.
Assistant Manager / Instructor
Miller's Taekwondo
Aug 2012 - Aug 2016 (4 years)
Oversaw daily training operations, managed beginner to advanced classes and promoted to assistant manager following black belt advancement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mckellar Technology Center
Completion (Vocational), Vocational Training
2012 - 2016
Completed vocational training at Mckellar Technology Center between 2012 and 2016.
Columbus High School
High School Diploma, High School
2012 - 2016
High School Diploma awarded in 2016 from Columbus High School.
East Mississippi Community College
Some college, Drafting and Design Technology
2017 -
Some college coursework in Drafting and Design Technology beginning in 2017.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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