Alden Pond
Groves,TX
Summary
I am a strong leader with a career in this industry and a love for it that spans 20+years. I have handled multiple large scale restaurant operations including: hiring, training, inventory, menu development, vendor relations, private events, catering, ordering, labor control, manager development. I pride myself on making great and long lasting relationships in this industry. It is my true passion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef, Chief Product Officer
Neches Restaurant Group
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed Willy Burger and Crown Pizza franchises and increased sales by 20% per month.
- Direct & manage staff for 4 restaurants (Beaumont & Katy); advance franchise vision for NRG
- Direct workflow, operational efficiencies, hire & develop GMs & staff, vendor management
- Create and Implement new systems w/ CMO; new menu items & reduce food costs
- Worked closely with vendors, using them to maximize cost and efficiency of menu items
- Launch new restaurant; new menu items, 9 Best of Best Awards; 15% revenue increase for year voted best chef by the readers of Beaumont Enterprise 2022.
- Other Positions During Tenure: VP Operations
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience
General Manager
Chili’s, Port Arthur
12.2016 - 12.2021
- 5YEARS
- Develop and trained multiple managers and CSL’s
- Brought Port Arthur location from bottom of KPI’s to number 1 in our area (10) restaurants
- Oversaw and managed all ordering, inventory and rollout of all products
- Held every management position and worked closely to schedule and maintain labor goals
Beverage Director/Executive Chef
Reel Dinner Partners
10.2010 - 08.2016
- Worked with ownership to develop new brands and maintain consistency
- Managed a 6 million dollar operation in Stone Oak area of San Antonio
- Handled all inventory counts and new menu rollouts along with hiring staff
Education
CULINARY DEGREE MASTER DEGREE - CULINARY ARTS
Le Cordon Bleu
Austin, TX04.2009
B.S - COMMUNICATION HOSPITALITY RADIO, TV, FILM
Stephen F. Austin University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2008
Skills
- Aloha POS
- Cooking
- Food preparation
- Inventory control
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen management
- Hospitality
- Food safety
- Food service management
- Food handling
- Customer service
- Team management
- Supervising experience
- Cash handling
- Interviewing
- Shift management
- Leadership
- Hospitality management
Certification
TABC Certified
Serv Safe Manager Certified
Timeline
Executive Chef, Chief Product Officer
Neches Restaurant Group
12.2021 - 05.2023
General Manager
Chili’s, Port Arthur
12.2016 - 12.2021
Beverage Director/Executive Chef
Reel Dinner Partners
10.2010 - 08.2016
CULINARY DEGREE MASTER DEGREE - CULINARY ARTS
Le Cordon Bleu
B.S - COMMUNICATION HOSPITALITY RADIO, TV, FILM
Stephen F. Austin University
TABC Certified
Serv Safe Manager Certified
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