Andrew TerBush
Executive Chef
Seal Beach,CA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Product Officer
Biryani Boys
01.2024 - Current
- Developed a scalable South Asian inspired menu.
- Implemented back-house and front-house training programs.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective inventory management and cost controls.
- Achieved significant cost reductions by negotiating with suppliers and optimizing inventory management.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency, reducing food waste and increasing overall productivity.
- Developed site plans and kitchen equipment layout.
Executive Chef
SeaWorld San Diego And Sesame Place
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Culinary developmental and concept head overseeing two theme parks focused on menu development, training, kitchen construction and new concept design.
- 1.4 million in savings due to proper sourcing and updating SKUs along with increased efficiencies
- Revised and assessed banquet menu pricing along with concepting new modern offerings hitting a new $4 million sales target
- Updated four food based festival menus doubling revenue and decreasing wait times
- Developed food safety protocol for entire location.
- Revamped outdated menus while preserving signature dishes to align with current culinary trends and customer preferences.
Sous Chef
Production Kitchen
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods,.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Established the first standardized recipes to match inventory control systems and on file HACCP recipes for Reduced oxygen packaging foods
- Assisted with Quality assurance team to ensure strict food safety guidelines were met while pending HACCP plan was established with the state of California
Chef
Disneyland Resorts (Walt Disney Company)
05.2014 - 02.2021
- Worked with Main Street Complex (nine locations), Tomorrowland Complex (eight locations), and Plaza Inn Complex (five locations) Managers and Cast Members, as well as Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Toontown restaurants, to ensure safe and profitable environment for both Guests and Cast Members
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Developed signature dish that became bestseller, combining innovative flavors with classic techniques.
- Negotiated with vendors for better pricing on ingredients.
Sous Chef
Fords Filling Station
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Worked with Chef de Cuisine and Chef/Owner Ben Ford to bring the neighborhood gastropub to Culver City and maintain a competitive edge in the saturated marketplace
- Ran unique specials and promoted restaurant on various social media networks
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary School of Culinary Arts
Pasadena, CA 05.2001 -
Timeline
Chief Product Officer
Biryani Boys
01.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
SeaWorld San Diego And Sesame Place
02.2022 - 05.2023
Sous Chef
Production Kitchen
02.2021 - 02.2022
Chef
Disneyland Resorts (Walt Disney Company)
05.2014 - 02.2021
Sous Chef
Fords Filling Station
02.2011 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary School of Culinary Arts
05.2001 -