Andrew McNally
Chester,NY
Summary
Professional Chef with 25+ years of experience in American cuisine and back of house management. Capable of managing a multitude of dining services. Always striving to educate and motivate staff to perform to best of their abilities across every aspect of service. Extremely motivated to constantly develop my skills and grow professionally.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Culinary Institute Of America
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for food management and inventory
- Manage kitchen operations including food preparation and cooking; maintained safety and sanitation protocols
- Working extensively in the OASIS kitchen and providing meals for a few specialized students with more extreme allergens
- Assisting and helping as part of the team for the Menus of Change conference
Sous Chef
KPMG
02.2018 - 03.2020
Plan an supervise on site food service at KPMG; Breakfast and lunch service for over 750 + employees daily and special catering events.
Responsible for food management and inventory
Manage kitchen operations including food preparations and cooking ;maintained safety and sanitation protocols
Team member on special projects such as U.S. Open Players dining.
Owner and Operator
Nine Iron Grille
03.2004 - 01.2018
- Created and Developed menu for on-site restaurant at Paramus Golf Course
- Responsible for hiring and training of all kitchen/bar staff
- Planned and supervised large scale banqueting and catering events.
General Manager
Fink's Funky Chicken & Ribs
10.2001 - 01.2004
- Responsible for daily kitchen operations; training staff and scheduling
- Collaborated with Head Chef on menu design and innovative recipes
- Managed catering sales; inventory and monitored cost controls
Head Chef
Mexicali Blues
04.1997 - 10.2001
- First introduction to a professional kitchen; advanced from line cook to head chef
Education
Rider University
Trenton, NJHigh School Diploma -
Holmstead School (Hackensack, NJ)
Ridgewood, NJ06.1993
Skills
- Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation and applicable health codes
- Fluent in Spanish
- Restaurant Operations
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Food Prep Planning
- Team Leadership
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Order Management
Fun Fact Dates
1989-1992
Fun Fact
Recipient of the first annual “Hammer Award"; now a US Open tradition
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Culinary Institute Of America
08.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
KPMG
02.2018 - 03.2020
Owner and Operator
Nine Iron Grille
03.2004 - 01.2018
General Manager
Fink's Funky Chicken & Ribs
10.2001 - 01.2004
Head Chef
Mexicali Blues
04.1997 - 10.2001
Rider University
High School Diploma -
Holmstead School (Hackensack, NJ)