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Austin Buhler

Austin Buhler

Lynndyl,UT

Summary

Dynamic Food & Beverage Director with a proven track record at Central Valley Medical Center, achieving a 775% revenue increase. Expert in nutrition and food safety compliance, leading diverse teams to enhance performance and employee retention. Skilled in menu development and inventory management, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to health standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDM/Food & Beverage Director/Executive Chef

Central Valley Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
  • Increased yearly department revenue 775%.
  • Managed a mixed generation team of 17.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing food and beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
  • Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.

Owner/Executive Chef

Buhler's Gourmet
01.2011 - Current
  • Consulted with new and existing restaurants on business operation adjustments, menu planning, and employee trainings.
  • Developed a line of spices and seasoning blends.
  • Taught and Proctored ServSafe Managers Certification Exams
  • Met face-to-face with catering clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
  • Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
  • Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.

Owner/Operator

Maui FreeZe
07.2008 - 09.2014
  • Opened at 15 years old.
  • Developed menus, products, and recipes.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior Hot Lunch & Breakfast Items, Hawaiian Shave Ice, Coffees, and Desserts to customers.
  • Ordered product and maintained inventory.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Delta High School
Delta, UT

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Certificate - Certified Dietary Management

United States University
Chula Vista, CA

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
05-2027

Skills

  • Nutrition expertise

  • Food safety compliance

  • Staff leadership

  • Hospitality management

  • Employee retention

  • Allergy awareness

  • Inventory management

Certification

  • Certified Dietary Manager
  • Certified Food Protection Professional
  • ServSafe Manager
  • ServSafe Instructor & Proctor

Timeline

CDM/Food & Beverage Director/Executive Chef

Central Valley Medical Center
12.2014 - Current

Owner/Executive Chef

Buhler's Gourmet
01.2011 - Current

Owner/Operator

Maui FreeZe
07.2008 - 09.2014

High School Diploma -

Delta High School

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Utah Valley University

Certificate - Certified Dietary Management

United States University

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Weber State University

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