Terrance Harper
Fontana,CA
Summary
Adept Talented Modern Executive Chef and Restaurant Owner with a proven track record at The Forum Blues Cafe, enhancing kitchen operations and elevating food quality. Expert in menu and recipe development and cost control, I excel in team leadership and fostering hospitality service excellence and Team morale. Achieved significant waste reduction, ensuring profitability and superior customer service through strategic inventory management and staff development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
The Forum Blues Cafe
10.2018 - 07.2024
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Executive Chef
Self Employed
02.2011 - 02.2018
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for Mobile Truck.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Participated in community outreach events such as charity dinners or fundraisers to give back to the local community while promoting brand awareness.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Education
No Culinary Degree
Long Beach Poly High School 02’
Skills
- Food Safety
- Menu Planning
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Hospitality service expertise
- ServSafe Certification
- Team Leadership
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Inventory Control
- Kitchen Management
- Banquets and catering
- Recipe creation
- Restaurant Operations
- Purchasing management
- Delegating Work
- Decision-Making
- Vendor Sourcing
Accomplishments
-Rialto Business of the year winner 2022
-Fastest Growing Restaurant in San Bernardino County in 2019 (15 employees after 18mo open
100k+ Followers over all social media platforms
Certification
Manager Serve Safe
Timeline
Executive Chef
The Forum Blues Cafe
10.2018 - 07.2024
Executive Chef
Self Employed
02.2011 - 02.2018
No Culinary Degree
Long Beach Poly High School 02’
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