Adrian Everett
Greenville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with extensive experience at Holiday Inn, excelling in menu development and team leadership. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative culinary creations and effective kitchen management. Skilled in cost control and inventory management, ensuring high-quality standards while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Professional culinary expert with strong focus on team collaboration and delivering exceptional results. Demonstrates expertise in menu development, kitchen management, and high-quality food preparation. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring consistent excellence in fast-paced, changing environments. Known for leadership, creativity, and maintaining high standards in all culinary operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn
01.2021 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
Cook
Hilton
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williamston High
Williamston, NC06-2003
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Hospitality service expertise
- ServSafe certification
- Team leadership
- Hiring, training, and development
- Inventory control
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen staff management
- Vendor relationship management
- Catering and events
- Inventory management
- Banquets and catering
- Staff scheduling
- Food presentation
- Food plating and presentation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Menu supervision
- Purchasing management
- BOH operations
- Vendor relations
- Order delivery practices
- Sanitation guidelines
- Purchasing
- Staffing
- Budgeting and cost control
- Portion and cost control
- Vendor relationships
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 10.
- Prepared 200 meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
Certification
- Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn
01.2021 - Current
Cook
Hilton
03.2018 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Williamston High
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