Andrew Park
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced chef, focusing on menu development and kitchen management. Utilizes creativity and organizational skills to maintain high standards in food quality. Track record of leading teams effectively and adapting to changing demands in high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Killen's Restaurant Group
10.2018 - 12.2024
- Hired, trained and cultivated staff
- Received a bib gourmand at Killen's Heights
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with other Executive Chefs within the company network to share best practices and develop new menu items that showcased each property''s unique offerings.
- Expanded catering services through strategic marketing efforts, increasing event bookings and revenue streams.
- Improved employee retention rates through focused coaching and performance evaluations for career growth opportunities.
Sous Chef
Osso & Kristalla/ Potente
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop new menus for the restaurants and open locations inside the ballpark under the guidelines of Aramark.
- Created scheduling, ordering and costing templates to minimize waste, increase productivity and cross utilize staff and product over different locations.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
Cook Shift Leader
Brennan's of Houston
09.2010 - 09.2017
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Helped organize inventory, train new cooks, created work flow schedules and preparation lists
- Worked every station in the restaurant from preparation to grill as well as overseeing banquet operations and expediting the line.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12-2010
Skills
- Over 10 years of experience in costing and inventory management
- Experience in using, maintaining or creating organizational materials
- Fine-dining expertise
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Rudimentary Spanish
- Manager food safety certification
Timeline
Executive Chef
Killen's Restaurant Group
10.2018 - 12.2024
Sous Chef
Osso & Kristalla/ Potente
09.2017 - 09.2018
Cook Shift Leader
Brennan's of Houston
09.2010 - 09.2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Houston Community College
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