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Benjamin Mcdonald

Loveland

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

ExecutiveChef

Sodexo
Cincinnati, OH
01.2026 - Current
  • Led culinary team to create innovative menus that enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Implemented food safety protocols ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Managed inventory control systems to optimize food cost efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Executive Chef

The Jane of Tarbro
Tarboro, NC
2024 - 08.2025
  • Directed kitchen operations to ensure timely meal preparation and service quality.
  • Developed seasonal menus utilizing locally sourced ingredients to enhance dining experience.
  • Trained and mentored culinary staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
  • Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations.

Executive sous chef

Compass Group
Rocky Mount, NC
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Menu development
  • Inventory control
  • Ordering
  • Payroll
  • Training and development

Executive chef/food beverage manager

Hilton
Cincinnati, OH
07.2018 - 11.2022
  • Food ordering
  • Banquet cooking
  • Hire and train and develop staff
  • Menu development

Cook Lead

Horseshoe casino
Cincinnati, OH
02.2013 - 06.2018
  • Work as a lead cook in production kitchen

Deli/Bakery Manager

Kroger
Cincinnati, OH
09.1997 - 03.2010
  • Food ordering
  • Baker
  • Assistant Manager
  • Was promoted in 2002 as a lead then Manager

Education

Culnary ARTS

The Art Institute of Ohio – Cincinnati
OH
05-2014

Associate's degree - Hospitality Management

Antonelli Institute
Cincinnati, OH
05-2013

Skills

Labor Cost Analysis

Profit & Loss

Catering

POS

Banquet Experience

Culinary Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Restaurant Management

Menu Planning

Human Resources

Purchasing

Supervising Experience

Recruiting

Forecasting

Timeline

ExecutiveChef

Sodexo
01.2026 - Current

Executive sous chef

Compass Group
11.2022 - 08.2024

Executive chef/food beverage manager

Hilton
07.2018 - 11.2022

Cook Lead

Horseshoe casino
02.2013 - 06.2018

Deli/Bakery Manager

Kroger
09.1997 - 03.2010

Associate's degree - Hospitality Management

Antonelli Institute

Executive Chef

The Jane of Tarbro
2024 - 08.2025

Culnary ARTS

The Art Institute of Ohio – Cincinnati
Benjamin Mcdonald