Che Foster
SSP America
Houston
1
Language
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Diligent hospitality manager with solid background in managing daily operations and driving team performance. Successfully led various projects, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated strategic planning and effective communication skills.
Work History
General Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Multiple-Unit operator. Overseeing 7 restaurants at IAH Systems with a daily revenue between 45k to 70k. Managed 45 to 60 people any given day. Running all aspects of the restaurants. Ordering, inventory, hiring, firing, and training while maintaining compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Led hiring, coaching, and performance management for cross-functional teams.
- Resolved customer and employee issues promptly to maintain smooth operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across units.
Executive Chef
6 Months- Running day to day operations and management of the kitchen. Catering orders, licensing and revenue centers.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
Executive Chef
1 Year 8 Months- Managed corporate dining for Bedrock Ventures with 3 sous chefs and 20 cooks at 2 different marketplaces. Oversaw all corporate dining and offsite catering for Bedrock Ventures.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Directed kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards.
- Improved workflow efficiency by standardizing kitchen procedures and station organization.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
Executive Sous Chef
2 Years- Managed the East and West Clubs at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit home of the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings. Averaging covers of 1200 in the East Club and 700 in the West Club. A staff of 3 sous chefs and 65 cooks and dishwashers. Revenue of $100k each game. Helped with catering and did the concert riders for performers when they played at LCA.
- Trained culinary staff on recipes, plating, sanitation, and workstation procedures.
- Enforced food safety protocols and maintained compliance with health regulations.
- Led kitchen teams during peak service, maintaining quality and timely delivery.
Sous Chef
1 Year 5 Months- Ran daily BOH functions, ordering, inventory, hiring, firing, scheduling of staff. Averaged over 1500 covers weekly and revenue of $4.6 million in 2016.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on new cooking methods, ingredients, and presentation styles.
Sous Chef
1 Year- Farm to table restaurant with in-house butchery. Daily rotating menu. Managed all facets of BOH operations along with catered events. Net income was $12 million in 2016.
- Developed schedules, inventory controls, and resource allocation plans to support productivity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Education
BS - General Studies
GPA: 3.0 GPA
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Skills
Food preparation
Cooking
Food chemistry
Food safety management
Menu Development
Culinary management
Food Safety Compliance
Certification
Servsafe and TABC
LANGUAGES
English Spanish
Timeline
General Manager
SSP America
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Executive Chef
Plum Market LLC
07.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Executive Chef
Compass Group
09.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Executive Sous Chef
Delaware North
09.2017 - 09.2019Read More
Sous Chef
Peas and Carrot Hospitality Group
04.2016 - 09.2017Read More
Sous Chef
Zingermanns Road House
12.2014 - 12.2015Read More
Edmond Memorial High School
Bachelor of Arts from English Education
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University of Michigan
BS from General Studies
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AWARDS
Starwood Manager of the quarter 2009
Personal Information
Former professional NFL football player who understands the concept of being on a team.
Extensive volunteer work at food banks and soup kitchens.