Executive Chef with extensive experience in diverse culinary styles and kitchen management. Demonstrated success in menu development, cost control, and delivering high-quality food. Recognized for strong leadership and creativity, enhancing guest experiences. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and process streamlining in previous positions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Tin Roof Bars / Laney's Get Down
Kansas City, Missouri
03.2015 - Current
Streamlined kitchen operations to enhance efficiency in food preparation and presentation.
Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimal waste.
Implemented cost-control strategies to reduce kitchen expenses and optimize resources.
Ensured strict compliance with health regulations for safe food handling practices.
Fostered positive work environment to encourage team collaboration and boost morale.
Developed new menu items while supervising quality and managing food expenses.
Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
San Diego Culinary Institute
San Diego, CA
02-2005
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
USAF Culinary Training
Denver, CO
07-1992
Skills
Menu development
Food safety compliance
Cost control
Inventory management
Kitchen operations
Leadership
Performance evaluation
Team collaboration
Problem solving
Time management
Accomplishments
graduated with Honors San Diego Culinary Institute.