Allan Katzef
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 5 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef/Owner/Operator
Baked Kitchen LLC
02.2020 - Current
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Owner/Operator
Johhnys HIdeaway Kitchen
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed Food costs and Food purchases
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
Sous Chef
Camp Ramoh
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prepared food for 8,000 kids
- Prepared food in a kosher kitchen
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA03.2015
High School Diploma -
Darlington School
Rome, GA03.2010
Skills
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Dish Preparation
- Process Improvement
- Order Delivery Practices
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Attention to Detail
- Purchasing Management
- Inventory Control
- Food Service Safety Training
- Creative Thinking
- Catering and Events
- Restaurant Operation
- Menu Planning
- Supply Estimates
- Equipment Purchasing
- Verify Food Quality
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- BOH Operations
- Estimate Food Needs
- Create Recipes
Timeline
Executive Chef/Owner/Operator
Baked Kitchen LLC
02.2020 - Current
Sous Chef
Camp Ramoh
06.2019 - 08.2019
Owner/Operator
Johhnys HIdeaway Kitchen
03.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Valdosta State University
High School Diploma -
Darlington School