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Brandon Arbe

Orlando

Summary

Passionate culinarian using 13+ years of culinary experience with a proven track record at the Walt DIsney World Resort. Enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional kitchen management, attention to detail 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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef - Sanaa

Walt Disney World Resort
12.2024 - Current
  • Proficient in Menu Change Cadence's & Synergy.
  • Ensured smooth roll-out of new company programs like Leanpath for an entire complex in collaboration with future company waste initiatives.
  • Experience with Direct Purchase Capital requests in line with needs of operation and guest demand.
  • Experience in P&L, Food Cost, OE Expense, Sourcing & Development, and Revenue Strategies.
  • Create, collaborate, and plan with BOH & FOH leaders with development, company investment and delegation in mind.

Sous Chef - Jiko, Sanaa, Mama Melrose

Walt Disney World
05.2019 - 12.2024
  • Originally starting as a TA position 05/2019 - 04/2020 and returning to a Full Time position 03/2022.
  • 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.

Chef De Tournant

Fellow
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, working all stations 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
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

Chef Assistant - Signature Dining

Walt Disney World - The Hollywood Brown Derby
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

Education

Manager Certification -

Servesafe
05-2019

Culinary Associates Program -

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
09-2012

Skills

  • Development Training
  • Critical thinking
  • Kitchen Management
  • Extensive equipment and food knowledge
  • Cost Control
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food safety and sanitation

Timeline

Chef - Sanaa

Walt Disney World Resort
12.2024 - Current

Chef De Tournant

Fellow
01.2021 - 01.2022

Operator Development Program

Pal's Sudden Service
06.2020 - 01.2021

Sous Chef - Jiko, Sanaa, Mama Melrose

Walt Disney World
05.2019 - 12.2024

Chef Assistant - Signature Dining

Walt Disney World - The Hollywood Brown Derby
06.2013 - 05.2019

Manager Certification -

Servesafe

Culinary Associates Program -

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

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