Adam Reece
Everett,WA
Summary
Seasoned Executive Chef with a proven track record of opening upscale establishments, including Michael Mina's renowned Bourbon Steak Seattle and Lotte Hotel Seattle. Specializing in maximizing kitchen productivity and fostering a culture of excellence. Expert in staff training and development, with a knack for maintaining tight cost controls.
Culinary Portfolio available upon request.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager
Performance Food Group
Everett, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Food Sales, Distribution & Consulting
- Food Sales, Distribution & Consulting
Chef / Founder
Reece Northwest LLC
Woodinville, WA
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Customized Catering & Consulting
- Catering & Consulting
Executive Chef
Denim Hospitality / Walla Walla Steak Company
Woodinville, WA
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Successfully opened new steakhouse concept in Woodinville, WA
Executive Chef
Bourbon Steak Seattle by Michael Mina
Seattle, WA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Successfully opened Michelin Star Chef Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak Seattle
- Average rating between 4.6 - 5.0
Chef de Cuisine
Lotte Hotel Seattle
Seattle, WA
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Successfully opened luxury hotel during the pandemic with new covid protocols & Forbes rated standards
- Assisted with the brand and conceptualized Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge
- Established relations with Seattle vendors and Lotte Hotel Group
Executive Chef
Sand Point Country Club
Seattle, WA
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsible for all food outlets including two restaurants & banquet operations
- Revamped and seasonalized all menus using fresh and local ingredients
- Implemented up to date operating systems, recipe costing and from scratch cooking
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Mentored more than 20 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles
Executive Sous Chef
Dsquared Hospitality Company
Seattle, WA
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Mentored Culinary leadership team with multiple locations
- Established culture of pride, passion, professionalism, and positivity
- Reduced overtime by 40% in one year
- Implemented daily & weekly Chef manager meetings
- Revamped Seasonal menus and became Culinary Ambassador
- Applied entrepreneurial leadership and vision for one of Seattle's premier full-service catering and event production companies
Chef de Cuisine
Chihuly Garden & Glass / Collections Café
Seattle, WA
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Implemented Culture and Structure in Culinary Team
- Streamlined Combi Oven procedures for $10 million operation
- Established consistency and foundation with concept and menus for both restaurant and banquet operations
Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef
Columbia Hospitality / Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club
Snoqualmie, WA
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed $4 million remodel and created Wood Fired Pizza Kitchen concept
- Spearheaded the PGA Boeing Classic golf tournament with 30,000 spectators
- Managed staff of 30 in peak season
- Created seasonal menus focusing on local & sustainable product
Executive Sous Chef
Overlake Golf & Country Club
Medina, WA
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Responsible for all menu development & recipes
- Helped developed relationships between members and Culinary department
- Recreated Culinary Culture and Foundation
Sous Chef
Arctic Club Hotel
Seattle, WA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed organic/sustainable menus for multiple food outlets including 140 seat JUNO restaurant, 300-person banquet facility The Dome Room & The Polar Bar Lounge
- Helped create purchasing & inventory systems
- Assisted assembly of opening culinary team
Banquet Chef / Sous Chef
MTM Luxury Lodging
Seattle, WA
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Advanced to role as Banquet Chef for Alderbrook Resort & Spa
- Performed as Jr
- Sous Chef for the opening of Hotel 1000 & BOKA Restaurant
Sous Chef
McCormick Woods Golf & Country Club
Port Orchard, WA
02.2003 - 02.2005
- Assisted Executive Chef with ordering and culinary management
Education
Certificate of Specialization - Culinary Arts
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA04.2002
Skills
- Managing experience with multimillion-dollar, upscale establishments
- Hotel and restaurant openings with Forbes standards
- Successful, high-volume off-site catering experience
- Maximizing kitchen productivity
- Staff Performance and Culture
- Maintaining labor and food costs
- Operating systems
- Motivational Team Management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Training and Development Focus
- Relevant in current food trends
- Passion for people
- Vendor and guests relationships
- Business development and planning
- Relationship building and management
- Database management
- Customer relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Staff training and development
- Sales expertise
Certification
Servsafe certification, Food Handling
Accomplishments
- Won best taste West Seattle 2017, 2018, 2019
- Three Hotel openings. Arctic Club Seattle, Hotel 1000 Seattle, Lotte Hotel Seattle
- Two restaurant openings. Bourbon Steak Seattle and Walla Walla Steak Co. in Woodinville, WA
Timeline
Area Manager
Performance Food Group
02.2024 - Current
Chef / Founder
Reece Northwest LLC
10.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
Denim Hospitality / Walla Walla Steak Company
06.2022 - 10.2023
Executive Chef
Bourbon Steak Seattle by Michael Mina
07.2021 - 06.2022
Chef de Cuisine
Lotte Hotel Seattle
03.2020 - 07.2021
Executive Chef
Sand Point Country Club
10.2019 - 02.2020
Executive Sous Chef
Dsquared Hospitality Company
11.2016 - 10.2019
Chef de Cuisine
Chihuly Garden & Glass / Collections Café
01.2015 - 11.2016
Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef
Columbia Hospitality / Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club
04.2014 - 01.2015
Executive Sous Chef
Overlake Golf & Country Club
01.2009 - 01.2014
Sous Chef
Arctic Club Hotel
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sous Chef
McCormick Woods Golf & Country Club
02.2003 - 02.2005
Banquet Chef / Sous Chef
MTM Luxury Lodging
01.2002 - 01.2008
Servsafe certification, Food Handling
Certificate of Specialization - Culinary Arts
Olympic College
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