Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors Certifications Associations
References Available
Timeline
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Brandon Whitfield

Asheville,NC

Summary

To obtain a Banquet Chef position that would best utilize my experience, education, and skills.

Work History

Head Banquet Chef

Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf
Asheville, NC
  • Organized kitchen staff schedules and delegated tasks accordingly.
  • Monitored food costs and maintained an accurate inventory system for ordering purposes.
  • Supervised a team of cooks, providing guidance and direction on preparation techniques.

Banquet Chef

CrowneLioncrest and Deer Park at Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
  • Developed menus and recipes for special events according to client specifications.
  • Supervised a team of cooks, providing guidance and direction on preparation techniques.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate banquet services for large groups or functions.

Sous Chef

Flat Iron Kitchen+Taphouse
Davidson, NC
  • Primary duties included working directly under the Executive Chef to run the logistics of the kitchen, including the staff, as well as planning, preparing, plating and serving entrees
  • Maintained food cost analysis, inventory, budgeting and purchasing
  • Created new recipes and updated existing menu to reflect more consistent quality

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Culinary Arts -

Johnson & Wales University
05.2008

Skills

  • Large Scale Events
  • Menu Development
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Food Presentation
  • Recipe Creation
  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Time Management Abilities

Honors Certifications Associations

  • Member of the American Culinary Federation
  • Master Certified on Grilling, Baking, Deep Frying, Shallow Frying, Braising, Stewing, and Roasting
  • ServSafe Certified

References Available

Upon request

Timeline

Head Banquet Chef

Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf

Banquet Chef

CrowneLioncrest and Deer Park at Biltmore Estate

Sous Chef

Flat Iron Kitchen+Taphouse

Associate of Applied Science, Culinary Arts -

Johnson & Wales University

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