Audley Thompson
Executive Chef | Chef Manager | Personal Chef
Plymouth,NC
Summary
Customer-focused Chef with over 25 years of International |Caribbean experience in Five & Four Star Brand Hotels, Restaurants and other Foodservice concepts. Utilizing innovative culinary skills, modern techniques with attention to detail and current trends. Proven track record in boosting profitability, effective cost management, and reducing waste.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Executive Chef/ Chef Manager
Sodexo LLC- Contract Managed Accounts
6 2012 - 2 2024
- Managed entire Food operation of Café, Retail, Patient Meals and Catering
- Supervised team members and coordinated onsite daily huddles
- Responsible for consolidating cash reports, employee payroll, ordering, inventory, participating in weekly finance and GM meetings
- Utilized combined of company software programs which included weekly food costs, HACCP, and OMD reports.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money
Executive Chef
LITTLE BEET RESTAURANT
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Directed the daily operation of the kitchen and culinary team
- Collaborated with GM on crafting daily specials for menu and wine parings
- Responsible for all food purchasing and goods for operation and monthly inventory.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality
Head Chef/ Store Manager
CAMDEM GOURMET MARKET
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the Kitchen and Retail Store
- Coordinated and developed menus, food costs, purchasing, Inventory and managed team of 5 pers
- Participated in “Taste of Tortola” Food Fest showcasing culinary options.
Sous Chef
LIFE BRIDGE HEALTH
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Managed daily food production of patient meals, assisted in the day to day running of operation
- Ensuring employee training, consistency and creativity according to Dietary guidelines
- Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
09.1975 - 07.1979
Gourmet Cooking & Catering-with Honors - Gourmet Cooking And Catering
03.2001 - 11.2002
Skills
Communication
Customer Service
Computer Microsoft
Word
Excel
Outlook
Leadership
Innovation
Inventory Control
Menu Planning
Scheduling
Management
Labor Costs
Quality Standards
Analytical Skills
Staff Scheduling
Websites
Certification
Culinary Arts
Professional Development
- Leadership Training, Sodexo
- Management Leadership Training Program, Sodexo
- Agile EQ Management, Sodexo
- Analytics, Sodexo
- POM, Sodexo
- Human Relations/Supervisory Development, Educational Institute American Hotel & Motel Association
- Human Resources Management Foundations of Leadership Seminar, Marriott Hotels
- Keys of Luxury Training, Sofitel Accor Hotels, Washington DC
- Introductory to Supervisory Management, Bermuda College
- Culinary, American Culinary Federation Certifications, Food Allergen Management, Allergy Awareness, Food Bourne Illness, Kitchen Science –Egg Culinary Techniques, Protein Nutrition, Cross Contamination Action Ideas
- Bermuda College, ACFEI, Chef’s Creating Lean-Certification, Oriental Cookery, Asian Cuisine
- Bermuda Master Chef Competition, Bermuda
- Serve Safe Certified Certification, 2024
Experience Years
Over 20 years of International Industry Experience
Volunteer Experience
- Spruill Farm, Roper NC, Guest Chef
- Inaugural Fig Festival, 2023
- Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Volunteer Fire Fighter |EMS -2014-2016
Accomplishments
- Re-designed kitchen Cafe, work stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow and service processes.
- Prepared 60,000 meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event
- Recognized for Participating as Guest Chef for the Spruill Farm,Roper, NC first Annual Inaugural Fig Festival.
Affiliations
American Culinary Federation
Timeline
Executive Chef - LITTLE BEET RESTAURANT
11.2021 - 04.2022
Head Chef/ Store Manager - CAMDEM GOURMET MARKET
05.2019 - 10.2021
Sous Chef - LIFE BRIDGE HEALTH
01.2019 - 04.2019
Ashworth College - Gourmet Cooking & Catering-with Honors, Gourmet Cooking And Catering
03.2001 - 11.2002
St. Leonard’s Boys Secondary - Some College (No Degree), General Studies
09.1975 - 07.1979
Executive Chef/ Chef Manager - Sodexo LLC- Contract Managed Accounts
6 2012 - 2 2024