Brian L. Pashkoff
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager for an Executive Chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. High-performing Chef offering 10 years of hotel and restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Westin San Antonio North
06.2021 - 07.2023
- 366 Room Hotel and 25k banquet space
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Helped with transition of hotel to a Westin Flagged Hotel
- Responsible for Purchasing all food and beverage
- Re-established standards in the kitchen to include health department and plating diagrams
- Worked with vendors on pricing and quality
- Planned and supervised large-banqueting and catering events resulting in a profitable banquet business.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Executive Chef
Crowne Plaza River Oaks
11.2010 - 03.2020
- Hotel closed due to Covid
- Planned and supervised large-banqueting and catering events resulting in a profitable banquet business
- Responsible for hiring and training of all kitchen staff
- Worked in conjunction with General Manger to prepare budget for the year
- Maintained 95% sanitization grade by enforcing strict adherence to sanitation codes
- Responsible of Purchasing all Food and Non-Food Items
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Executive Sous Chef
Sodexo Nasa
01.2008 - 11.2010
- Supervised operations for three kitchens
- Ordered Food and Non Food items
- Trained and developed staff on new menus
- Helped Executive Chef on development and employee retention
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX06.1992
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook Zoom
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Payroll and scheduling
- Employee training and development
- Fine-dining expertise
- Vendor relations
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Executive Chef
Westin San Antonio North
06.2021 - 07.2023
Executive Chef
Crowne Plaza River Oaks
11.2010 - 03.2020
Executive Sous Chef
Sodexo Nasa
01.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Houston - Downtown
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
San Jacinto College District
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