Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Antonio Carr

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Accomplished Executive Chef with a proven track record at Thrive Atlanta, enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional service and menu development. Expert in culinary arts and menu planning, coupled with motivational team management, ensures operational excellence and revenue growth. Skilled in efficiency, meeting deadlines and dedication to delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering team collaboration and achieving business objectives.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Thrive Atlanta
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering exceptional service in a high-pressure environment.
  • Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
  • Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
  • Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.

Owner/Private Chef

R B & B Enterprises of Atlanta, LLC.
08.2020 - 03.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.

Executive Chef

Arizona's Steakhouse
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering exceptional service in a high-pressure environment.
  • Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
  • Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
  • Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

Executive Sous Chef

Buckhead Coalition
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Developed and implemented staff training programs to elevate culinary skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
  • Organized special events and catering services, showcasing culinary expertise to a wider audience.
  • Incorporated dietary restrictions into menu planning to accommodate diverse clientele needs.
  • Implemented effective safety protocols which resulted in a consistently clean and hazard-free kitchen environment.

Kitchen Supervisor and Sous Chef

Park Tavern
1 2017 - 11.2019
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
  • Maintained facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.

Senior Supervisor Campus Dining

Georgia Institute of Technology
7 2016 - 1 2017
  • Discovered issues that resulted in workplace conflicts and sought immediate resolution to promote productive employee relationships.
  • Developed all documentation for the department regarding tasks, job duties and corporate protocols.
  • Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivating of line employees.

    • Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager

    Crab City
    4 2016 - 10 2016
  • Oversaw the hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
  • Planned and prepared food products orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Supervised the preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
  • Ensured quality, presentation and proper quantities of plated food from line activities.
  • Determined food inventory needs.
  • Prepared schedules, work assignments.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.

    • Kitchen Supervisor and Training Manager

    Mack II Inc. Atlanta Bread Company
    02.201 - 4 2016
    • Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
    • Developed and standardized new recipes to diversify kitchen offerings.
    • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
    • Completed shift beginning and end procedures in full.
    • Maintained safe food handling and other standards at all times.
    • Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss.
    • Stocked deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
    • Maintained facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
    • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 15 employees each yea

    Line Chef/ Prep / Sushi

    One Flew South
    6 2013 - 11 2013
  • Cleaned up cooking stations and properly stored leftovers.
  • Ensured that food came out in a timely fashion.
  • Stored food items and rotated food in freezer and refrigerator.
  • Handled products and equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Communicated and exemplified the company's vision and goals.

    • Lead Line Cook

    Walter's Soul Food Cafe
    5 2012 - 0 2013
  • Maintained facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
  • Stocked deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
  • Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
  • Provided constructive suggestions and encouragement to employees.
  • Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests.
  • Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.

    • Education

    Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

    Atlanta Technical College
    Atlanta, GA

    Skills

    • Positive and professional
    • Workflow optimization
    • Problem-solving
    • Motivational team management
    • Sushi Production
    • Quality assurance
    • Verbal and written communication
    • Customer service
    • Time management
    • Employee mentoring
    • Food Safety
    • Highly responsible and reliable
    • Menu Planning
    • Cost Control
    • Menu development
    • ServSafe Certification
    • Health codes compliance
    • Strong team member
    • Meeting deadlines
    • Strong Work Ethic

    Languages

    Spanish
    Limited Working

    Timeline

    Executive Chef

    Thrive Atlanta
    06.2023 - Current

    Owner/Private Chef

    R B & B Enterprises of Atlanta, LLC.
    08.2020 - 03.2023

    Executive Chef

    Arizona's Steakhouse
    11.2019 - 03.2020

    Executive Sous Chef

    Buckhead Coalition
    05.2018 - 11.2019

    Kitchen Supervisor and Sous Chef

    Park Tavern
    1 2017 - 11.2019

    Senior Supervisor Campus Dining

    Georgia Institute of Technology
    7 2016 - 1 2017

    Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager

    Crab City
    4 2016 - 10 2016

    Line Chef/ Prep / Sushi

    One Flew South
    6 2013 - 11 2013

    Lead Line Cook

    Walter's Soul Food Cafe
    5 2012 - 0 2013

    Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

    Atlanta Technical College

    Kitchen Supervisor and Training Manager

    Mack II Inc. Atlanta Bread Company
    02.201 - 4 2016

    Similar Profiles

    • Deborah Carson

      Deborah CarsonDeborah Carson

      Office Manager at Thrive Ministries Inc. D.B.A Thrive ChildcareOffice Manager at Thrive Ministries Inc. D.B.A Thrive Childcare

    • Kendyl Pond

      Kendyl PondKendyl Pond

      Director of Sales & Marketing/Executive Assistant at Thrive and Grow Gardens/Thrive and Grow FarmsDirector of Sales & Marketing/Executive Assistant at Thrive and Grow Gardens/Thrive and Grow Farms

    • TAMEKA NEELY-DUDLEY

      TAMEKA NEELY-DUDLEYTAMEKA NEELY-DUDLEY

      Network and Telecommunication Director at City of Atlanta, Atlanta GovernmentNetwork and Telecommunication Director at City of Atlanta, Atlanta Government

    • Dixie Laurens

      Dixie LaurensDixie Laurens

      Practice Operations Coordinator at Children's Healthcare of AtlantaPractice Operations Coordinator at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    • Antonio Harrison

      Antonio HarrisonAntonio Harrison

      Head of Marketing at N'Position EntertainmentHead of Marketing at N'Position Entertainment

    CREATE PROFILE
    Antonio Carr