Clay Moser
Executive Chef | Food Service Director
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Food Service professional with broad knowledge in inventory, purchasing, receiving, and cuisine. Several years experience setting up internal accounts for catering and internal account management. Experienced Culinary Professional successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Chef
Kemper Sports Management
Sun City West , AZ
2024.02 - Current
- Opened new restaurant from scratch to fully operational.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
- Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
Director of Culinary & Nutrition Services
Destiny Springs Healthcare
Surprise , AZ
2018.09 - 2024.02
- Developed policies, procedures, menus, operations, and vendors for a start-up behavioral health hospital.
- Design and implementation of food inventories and calculations on a monthly basis.
- Ordering, receiving, and coding of incoming invoices. Created invoice tracking system utilizing Excel.
- Lead the development of all vendors including vendor performance metrics.
- Profit and Loss (P & L) accountability.
- Hands on approach to food preparation and presentation.
- Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
- Reduced spending by [Number]% by documenting inventory and purchases for budget management.
Director of Purchasing
Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix , AZ
2014.08 - 2018.09
- Spearheaded design of online food requisitioning system.
- Food, consumables, and equipment procurement and budgeting responsibility.
- Responsible for ordering all food and supplies for school.
- Procurement of large and small equipment.
- Manage purchasing, inventory, storage, and cost control.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
Restaurant Executive Chef
PebbleCreek Country Club
2013.09 - 2014.08
- Reduced food cost average of 41% to 31% while maintaining/increasing quality.
- Planned and executed monthly, seasonal, and special event menus.
- Oversee all back of house (BOH) operations and budget accountability for the restaurant.
Chef de Tournant
Waldorf Astoria (The Boulders)
2011.05 - 2013.09
- Created dinner specials each night utilizing current trends and seasonal foods.
- Maintained and organized fish, meat, and saute station mise en place.
- Oversaw par of made from scratch stocks and sauces.
Executive Chef /Director of Dining Services
Brookdale Senior Living
2010.05 - 2011.05
- Department head supervising and evaluating 23+ team members.
- Planned and executed weekly menus within budgetary guidelines.
- Generated monthly and annual labor and food budgets.
Executive Chef /Senior Food Service Director
West Valley Hospital
2008.04 - 2011.05
- Designed and implemented hotel/resort style room service program through team mentoring, buy-in, and clear communication.
- Established new grill menu with made fresh to order healthier choices.
- Oversaw design and implementation of retail point-of-sale system increasing sales 55% due to accepting multiple payment methods.
Executive Chef
Banner Estrella, Aramark
Goodyear , AZ
2006.02 - 2008.04
- Budgeting responsibilities for kitchen, cafe, and catering operation of 40+ cooks, catering, and other operations staff.
- Planned creative seasonal catering and cafe menus.
- Maintained great sanitation inspections with both county and state.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary
Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 1999.06 - 2001.06
Skills
Direct Contract/Agreement Negotiating
undefinedAccomplishments
Team Captain for Culinary Competition Team
ACF Culinary Competitions- 6 medals
Affiliations
American Culinary Federation
Timeline
Executive Chef
Kemper Sports Management
2024.02 - Current
Director of Culinary & Nutrition Services
Destiny Springs Healthcare
2018.09 - 2024.02
Director of Purchasing
Art Institute of Phoenix
2014.08 - 2018.09
Restaurant Executive Chef
PebbleCreek Country Club
2013.09 - 2014.08
Chef de Tournant
Waldorf Astoria (The Boulders)
2011.05 - 2013.09
Executive Chef /Director of Dining Services
Brookdale Senior Living
2010.05 - 2011.05
Executive Chef /Senior Food Service Director
West Valley Hospital
2008.04 - 2011.05
Executive Chef
Banner Estrella, Aramark
2006.02 - 2008.04
Associate of Science - Culinary
Art Institute of Phoenix
1999.06 - 2001.06
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