Billy McCrossin
Key Largo
Summary
Assisted in managing full P&L and budgeting processes. Supported manpower planning and staff training initiatives. Aided in menu and facility planning activities. Contributed to receiving operations management and inventory control. Helped maintain cost and quality standards. Provided support in account opening and crisis management. Assisted in developing purchasing, inventory, and production systems.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Catering Chef
Motion Picture, Backstage, Sports Events, Fine Dining and Task Force
United States And Caribbean
06.2016 - Current
- Led culinary operations for high-profile events, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
- Developed innovative menus tailored to diverse client preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and enhancing kitchen efficiency.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with event planners to align culinary offerings with event themes and objectives.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations across all events.
- Designed training programs for staff, improving service delivery and culinary techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized dining experiences at fine dining establishments.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
Executive Sous Chef, multiple locations
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Palm Beach, FL
01.2013 - 06.2016
- In charge of all production and purchasing. Hiring and training of all culinary department employees. Responsible for feeding 2,000 - 5,000 daily. Hands on Leadership to produce a daily upscale buffet for breakfast lunch and dinner for 1,5000 vip guests. 7 full service restaurants and catering and concessions. Incharge of 200 employees.
Banquet Chef
Ocean Key Resort
Key West, FL
11.2010 - 09.2012
- In charge of production and planning of all banquets and special events. Also responsible for all purchasing and Organizing all kitchens and storage. Also served as Sous Chef to support the Exec Chef.
Executive Chef
Baywatch Resort & Conference Center
North Myrtle Beach, SC
06.2009 - 09.2010
- Oversight and management of 3 full service restaurants and extensive banquet facilities with over 3 million dollars in managed revenue annually. Performed a comprehensive rehab and realignment of all menu's and standards of operations regarding food preparation and service throughout entire facility. Full training and daily management of both front and back of house personnel (International Labor Force). Responsible for all food and labor cost controls including seasonal hires.
Location Catering Chef
Hanna Brothers Extreme Motion Picture Catering
11.2001 - 05.2009
- Contract work with various catering and event companies; experience includes: Contract Executive Chef, Hanna Brothers Extreme Motion Picture Catering, Contract Executive Chef, Location Catering of the South, Executive Chef, Location Catering By Champagne & Roses, Film locations including: Seabiscuit, Dukes of Hazzard, Miami Vice, Transporter, Backstage locations including: Fall Out Boy, Deborah Harry, Marilyn Manson, Willie Nelson, Special Contract Catering Including: Latino Billboard Awards, Jimmy Buffet, U.S. Open, Honda Classic
Executive Chef
Buccaneer Restaurant
Palm Beach Shores, FL
09.2000 - 11.2001
- Responsible for all aspects of foodservice, specifically: purchasing, receiving, storage, production and utilization of food, menu design and production, banquet and other special event planning, food & labor cost control, manpower planning and strong team building/leadership
Sous Chef
Summit Station
Washington, DC
04.1999 - 08.2000
- Duties included: creation/supervision of daily/nightly menus, coordination/production of banquets and other special events, supervision of kitchen staff and assisting Executive Chef in cost & labor control
Executive Chef
Kee Grill
Boca Raton, FL
09.1996 - 03.1999
- Contributed to menu design and concept for original Juno Beach location. Opened Juno store as Sous Chef and opened/operated Boca Raton location as Executive Chef. Responsible for all aspect of food purchasing, receiving, inventory, production and service. Additional duties included: hiring, scheduling and training all foodservice personnel, as well as total back-of-house labor and cost control
host of new products, styles and personalities
Kee Grill
01.1996 - 01.1996
- I spent an entire summer experimenting with many different Chefs in developing the menu and the direction of the restaurant. During the summer of 1997 I traveled to Los Angeles to research California cuisine and learned a fresh and healthier approach to cooking. I gained an in-depth exposure to South American and Asian cuisine, a host of new products, styles and personalities. I returned home ready to open the Kee Grill and it was a smashing success! (and remains so to this day)
Education
French
Massanutten Military Academy
Potomac, MDSkills
Trained in all aspects of catering Fluent in all styles of cuisines Client and budget appropriate menu creation Logistics and purchasing specialist Industry knowledge and contacts coast to coast
Timeline
Contract Catering Chef
Motion Picture, Backstage, Sports Events, Fine Dining and Task Force
06.2016 - Current
Executive Sous Chef, multiple locations
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER
01.2013 - 06.2016
Banquet Chef
Ocean Key Resort
11.2010 - 09.2012
Executive Chef
Baywatch Resort & Conference Center
06.2009 - 09.2010
Location Catering Chef
Hanna Brothers Extreme Motion Picture Catering
11.2001 - 05.2009
Executive Chef
Buccaneer Restaurant
09.2000 - 11.2001
Sous Chef
Summit Station
04.1999 - 08.2000
Executive Chef
Kee Grill
09.1996 - 03.1999
host of new products, styles and personalities
Kee Grill
01.1996 - 01.1996
French
Massanutten Military Academy