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BRANDON HALL

Edmond,OK

Summary

A culinary and management professional with over 20 years of experience managing operations in various roles in the culinary, hospitality, and non-profit sectors. Expertise overseeing kitchen, business and administrative functions; staff recruitment, motivation and management; managing budgets to promote profitable operations; and building relationships with vendors to ensure optimal delivery and inventory.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Development Supervisor

Sodexo Child Nutrition
08.2023 - Current
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Plan and Execute caterings from start to finish
  • Train staff on proper standards and procedures
  • Ensure proper handling and documentation is followed at all times

Chef Instructor

Sur La Table
01.2023 - Current

Coordinate and Teach Cooking Classes

Executive Chef

Northcare Family Treatment Center
03.2020 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for all kitchen-related responsibilities and oversight, designed balanced menus for clients undergoing addiction treatment, maintained monthly budgets, provided meals to staff and clients, engaged in team-building initiatives, organized and facilitated client-focused events, reviewed kitchen appliances for compliance

Sous Chef

Kitchen No. 324
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Managed over 10 staff members, supervised back of house activities, planned and implemented daily specials, worked closely with staff, provided mentorship and guidance

Chef Supervisor

The Fountains at Canterbury Assisted Living
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated food preparation, cooking, and baking activities, managed kitchen and support staff, oversaw food production and purchasing, played a key role in menu development

Assistant Manager

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Supported day to day operations, assisted with recruitment and training, oversaw kitchen operations, performed administrative functions, monitored inventory levels

Line Cook

Flint
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assisted with daily kitchen duties, adhered to sanitary standards

Director of Dining Services

Brookdale at Quail Creek Assisted Living
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Controlled food and beverage operations, created menus, hired and trained employees, maintained inventories and staff labor, oversaw scheduling, served as representative for inspections

Executive Chef

St. Paddy Cakes | Mobile Food Service Truck
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Managed daily kitchen operations, conceptualized and developed menus, managed food inventories, performed administrative functions

Executive Chef

The Yeti Bar and Grill
07.2014 - 12.2014

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Tilted Kilt
03.2014 - 07.2014

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL
Shawnee, Oklahoma
01.1998

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Operations Management
  • Inventory
  • Policy and Regulations
  • Kitchen Management
  • Batch Cooking
  • Menu Planning
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Customer Service
  • Knife Skills
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Portion and cost control
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Kitchen Operations

Timeline

Culinary Development Supervisor

Sodexo Child Nutrition
08.2023 - Current

Chef Instructor

Sur La Table
01.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

Northcare Family Treatment Center
03.2020 - 03.2023

Sous Chef

Kitchen No. 324
03.2019 - 11.2019

Chef Supervisor

The Fountains at Canterbury Assisted Living
12.2018 - 03.2019

Assistant Manager

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
09.2017 - 01.2019

Line Cook

Flint
09.2016 - 06.2017

Director of Dining Services

Brookdale at Quail Creek Assisted Living
07.2015 - 06.2016

Executive Chef

St. Paddy Cakes | Mobile Food Service Truck
01.2015 - 07.2015

Executive Chef

The Yeti Bar and Grill
07.2014 - 12.2014

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Tilted Kilt
03.2014 - 07.2014

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL
BRANDON HALL