Alvaro Thimann
Torrance,CA
Summary
Accomplished Executive Chef with 15 + years of proven results and effective team building. Skilled leadership abilities by efficiently managing kitchen staff in all areas of facility to include restaurant, banquet, and private dining. Experienced with educational leadership, focusing on curriculum development and strategic planning. Utilizes collaborative leadership to foster engaging and innovative learning environment. Track record of effective communication and organizational management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, of Education
Los Angeles Hospitality Education Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Ensures faculty adheres to program outlines based on accreditation guidelines
- Communicates with chefs to accurately submit weekly purchase items
- Talk to students daily to ensure their engagement and progress
- Maintain accurate safety sanitation records within the facility
- Conduct classroom observations to accurately assess chefs’ performance
- Review weekly grade/absence record to ensure student success
Consulting Chef
Greater Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Created, wrote, and executed new recipes according to owner guidelines
- Executed proper food and labor costs per budgetary strategies
- Shaped new inventory guidelines to properly account for dollars spent
- Trained culinary staff on new recipe development and formatting
- Streamline purchasing protocols by minimizing number of purveyors
Executive Chef
Simi Valley Hospital
Simi Valley, CA
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Run the day-to-day operations for the food service program at the hospital
- Adhere to inventory, sanitation, and SOP’s according to Sodexo’s guidelines
- Hired, mentored, and promoted BOH staff
- Created a brand-new menu for patients according to new world-wide guidelines
- Worked closely with other departments in creating healthy dining options
- Adhere to forecast budgets as well as financially accountable for dollars spent
- Operated directly with the Food Service Director and other department heads
Executive Chef
LA Tennis Club
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Organized Inventory guidelines and streamlined purchasing protocols
- Eliminated overtime hours by creating an efficient working schedule
- Created, wrote, and executed a new grill and bar menu
- Hired, trained, and mentored our culinary staff to maximize their abilities
- Reduced food and labor cost according to budgetary guidelines
Director, of Education
The Art Institute of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Achieved a 90% job placement rate in conjunction with career services
- Heightened student engagement by visiting classroom environment daily
- Taught a variety of B.S
- And A.S
- Classes and provided outstanding academic support
- Well versed in purchasing and inventory procedures based on program sized
- Surpassed budget expectations by minimizing dollars spent
Lead Culinary Instructor
The Art Institute of Raleigh/Durham
Raleigh/Durham, NC
04.2009 - 12.2013
- Prepared students in multiple areas of culinary; provided support to career services and recruiting employers
- Adhered to safety and sanitation standards per state code
- Developed 'Contemporary Cuisine' which became a shared system model
- Increased culinary student body by taking part in open houses and special culinary events
Executive Chef
Morrison Management Specialist
06.2005 - 10.2009
- Reduced inventory cost by 20% and increased efficiency in the ordering process
- Achieved a 92% satisfaction rate within the retirement community
- Hired, mentored, and trained a staff of forty-eight to maximize their abilities
- Successfully created a private dinner option to be offered monthly
- Accomplished a well-balanced budget for both small wares and capital expenditures
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Hospitality Concentration
South University
Savannah, GeorgiaBachelors - Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, Rhode IslandAssociates - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, Rhode IslandSkills
- Detailed and Accurate
- Excellent Culinary Skills
- Budgeting
- Forecasting & Planning
- Key Relationship Management
Certificationsmemberships
- SERV Safe Manager Certified
- C-CAP Mentor
Timeline
Director, of Education
Los Angeles Hospitality Education Center
06.2022 - Current
Executive Chef
Simi Valley Hospital
11.2019 - 05.2022
Consulting Chef
05.2019 - Current
Executive Chef
LA Tennis Club
12.2017 - 03.2019
Director, of Education
The Art Institute of Santa Monica
01.2014 - 09.2017
Lead Culinary Instructor
The Art Institute of Raleigh/Durham
04.2009 - 12.2013
Executive Chef
Morrison Management Specialist
06.2005 - 10.2009
Bachelors - Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University
Associates - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Masters in Business Administration - Hospitality Concentration
South University