Brandon Arbe
Orlando,FL
Summary
Passionate culinarian using 13+ years of culinary experience with a proven track record at Walt DIsney World. Enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional kitchen management and critical thinking. Recognized for driving revenue growth by innovating seasonal menus and recognized in the Michelin Guide at Fellow - LA. Seasoned in cost control and food safety as well as demonstrating leadership in high-volume and diverse dining settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Walt Disney World - Jiko, Sanaa, Mama Melrose
Lake Buena Vista, FL
05.2019 - Current
- Drove operational excellence and results by enforcing performance and service standards to maintain a consistently high-quality environment devoted to guest satisfaction.
- Responsible for continued seasonal menu development, resulting in lowering plate cost and increasing revenue.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
Chef De Tournant
Fellow
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Awarded in the Michelin Guide during tenure.
- Executing food prep and cooking at a Michelin level and the highest level for our guests.
- Worked as Entremetier, Garde Manger, Meat Roast, then up to Chef De Tournant.
- Developed and implemented new recipes for the restaurant menu in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
Operator Development Program
Pal's Sudden Service
Bristol, TN
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Gained knowledge of how to operate a business as a Proprietor
- Experience in Profit and Loss, Scheduling, Inventory, and Hiring
- Business Management training
- Performed preventative maintenance on own equipment
Chef Assistant - Signature Dining
Walt Disney World - The Hollywood Brown Derby
Orlando, FL
06.2013 - 05.2019
- Fast paced, high-volume experience
- Gained the knowledge of working in multiple different restaurant environments including Quick Service, Casual and Fine Dining service
- Advanced training on safely dealing with allergies
- Running the Kitchen when the Sous-Chef/Chef is not present
Education
Manager Certification -
Servesafe
05-2019
Culinary Certificate Program -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
09-2012
Skills
- Development Training
- Critical thinking
- Kitchen Management
- Extensive equipment and food knowledge
- Cost Control
- Food Safety
Timeline
Chef De Tournant
Fellow
01.2021 - 01.2022
Operator Development Program
Pal's Sudden Service
06.2020 - 01.2021
Sous Chef
Walt Disney World - Jiko, Sanaa, Mama Melrose
05.2019 - Current
Chef Assistant - Signature Dining
Walt Disney World - The Hollywood Brown Derby
06.2013 - 05.2019
Manager Certification -
Servesafe
Culinary Certificate Program -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
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