David Garbowski
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic Vice President of Culinary with proven expertise in team leadership, operations management, and strategic decision-making. Committed to driving collaboration and optimizing efficiencies to achieve measurable results.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Culinary
Amazing Brands
Las Vegas, NV
11.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic operational initiatives to enhance brands.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing high quality products.
- Analyzed market trends and consumer data to inform business strategies and decision-making.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and achieve company objectives.
- Aligned internal systems to create efficiencies and reduce waste.
Area Kitchen Operations Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
Las Vegas, NV
12.1995 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to ensure quality and efficiency in food preparation.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment with focus on Manager development.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Wrote and developed standard operating procedures around execution, food cost management, food quality management, sanitation and labor.
- Responsible for writing and implementing a company wide kitchen manager development program.
- Supported 100 new restaurant opening's.
Executive Kitchen Manager
Westin Hotels
Columbus, OH
01.1992 - 01.1995
Executive Kitchen Manager
Stouffer's Restaurants and Hotels
Franklin, NY
01.1988 - 01.1992
Education
No Degree -
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Results-driven
- Operations management
- Budget oversight
Timeline
Vice President of Culinary
Amazing Brands
11.2025 - Current
Area Kitchen Operations Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
12.1995 - 11.2025
Executive Kitchen Manager
Westin Hotels
01.1992 - 01.1995
Executive Kitchen Manager
Stouffer's Restaurants and Hotels
01.1988 - 01.1992
No Degree -
Clemson University