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Alex Scott

Altamonte Springs,FL

Summary

Experienced Culinary Systems Analyst with leadership in culinary operations, recipe development, and system implementation, alongside more than 10 years in hospitality management. I specialize in bridging the gap between operations and technology, driving efficiency and consistency across multi-unit foodservice environments.

Skilled in managing and optimizing Crunchtime for recipe management, food cost analysis, purchasing, inventory control, and operational reporting. I've led initiatives to digitize and streamline culinary workflows, integrate cross-functional systems, and enhance team adoption through tailored training and support.

My background combines hands-on culinary execution with technical acumen, allowing me to deliver scalable solutions that improve kitchen performance, maintain compliance, and support strategic decision-making. Passionate about the future of foodservice technology and its role in elevating the guest and team experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Systems Analyst

SSP America
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Lead configuration, implementation, and ongoing management of the Crunchtime platform across multiple restaurant brands and locations
  • Collaborate with culinary, purchasing, and finance teams to standardize recipes, track food cost, and streamline procurement workflows
  • Develop and maintain recipe databases, including ingredient mapping, yield testing, nutritional labeling, and cost analysis
  • Analyze purchasing and inventory trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
  • Act as the technical liaison between culinary leadership and IT, ensuring system integrations and upgrades align with operational goals
  • Support menu rollouts and seasonal changes by coordinating recipe updates and syncing with POS and inventory platforms

Culinary Systems Analyst

Ruth's Hospitality Group, INC.
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed day-to-day administration of Crunchtime including user access, data validation, and system maintenance for 150+ locations
  • Created and maintained standardized recipes, integrating food costing, allergen data, and plating instructions
  • Partnered with culinary and finance leadership to analyze recipe profitability and optimize vendor sourcing strategies
  • Implemented inventory audit processes and reporting tools to reduce variance and improve operational visibility
  • Played a key role in transitioning culinary documentation from spreadsheets and PDFs to centralized, cloud-based systems
  • Provided onboarding and ongoing support for culinary managers and back-of-house teams to ensure effective system adoption
  • Supported new restaurant openings and special initiatives by coordinating data imports and validating Crunchtime configuration

IT Support Analyst

Ruth's Hospitality Group, INC.
Winter Park
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Layer 1 and 2 support for all restaurant technology and systems including Network, Firewall, Point of Sale, EMV, HRIS, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, VPN, VOIP

Culinary Executive Assistant

Ruth's Hospitality Group, INC.
Winter Park, United States
11.2014 - 09.2020
  • Executive Assistant to VP of Culinary Development - duties included Test Kitchen Sous Chef, Product Procurement, Calendar Management, Recipe Documentation and Development, Marketing Photography
  • Project Management for all Culinary Department projects
  • Coordinated cross-functionally with IT, Marketing, Purchasing, and Menu departments on all projects
  • Implemented software to move from paper to digital for recipes, walk throughs, line checks, and inventory management
  • Managed Nutritional Analysis and Database according to FDA regulations for Nutritional Labeling
  • Developed all Culinary Training Materials in Print, Photo, and Video

Bartender

Universal Orlando Resort
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Prepared specialty craft cocktails in a fast pace environment
  • Contributed to company goal of delivering the best guest experience in the Themed Entertainment Industry

Maitre d'/Dining Room Manager

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Downtown Orlando
12.2013 - 11.2014
  • Managed reservations, service staff, supplies ordering, and live music performers
  • High volume, fast paced environment

Bartender, Banquet Server, Fine Dining Server

Club Corp, Lake Nona Country Club, Rosen Plaza
Orlando, United States
10.2012 - 12.2013

Shift Supervisor

Jason's Deli
Greater Orlando
04.2009 - 12.2013
  • Managed Catering sales and delivery for Greater Orlando area
  • Increased performance in catering department by structuring delivery driver goals
  • Optimized revenue by managing budgeted labor goals
  • Facilitated new employee orientation and training
  • Ensured accuracy of daily temperature logs, maintenance lists, and weekly inventories

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Hospitality Management

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
01.2014

Associate of Arts (AA) - General Studies

Seminole Community College
Orlando, FL
01.2011

Skills

  • Crunchtime platform management
  • Recipe database development
  • System integration management
  • IT Support
  • Beverage service expertise
  • Culinary execution

Timeline

Culinary Systems Analyst

SSP America
04.2024 - 07.2025

Culinary Systems Analyst

Ruth's Hospitality Group, INC.
10.2022 - 03.2024

IT Support Analyst

Ruth's Hospitality Group, INC.
09.2020 - 10.2022

Bartender

Universal Orlando Resort
04.2015 - 05.2016

Culinary Executive Assistant

Ruth's Hospitality Group, INC.
11.2014 - 09.2020

Maitre d'/Dining Room Manager

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant
12.2013 - 11.2014

Bartender, Banquet Server, Fine Dining Server

Club Corp, Lake Nona Country Club, Rosen Plaza
10.2012 - 12.2013

Shift Supervisor

Jason's Deli
04.2009 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Hospitality Management

University of Central Florida

Associate of Arts (AA) - General Studies

Seminole Community College

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