Chris DeBarr
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen operations.
I know wines, cocktails, beers, and exciting non-alcoholic libations, and can build bar programs to go with a wide-ranging culinary repertoire.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Foundation Room/House Of Blues
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- are-established The Foundation Room with an original menu that saw an increase in new members
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Executive Chef
Old Absinthe House
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed catering menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance guest events dining experience.
Executive Chef/Company Owner
Green Goddess
05.2009 - 06.2012
- Developed menus & award winning wine list.
- Handled all business payments, licenses, and advertising
- Planned seasonal tasting menus with drinks pairings
- Trained all staff, front & back of house, to successfully thrive as a team
- Grew business to sales over $1.3 million in a 40 seat, mostly alfresco, small restaurant
Education
Associate of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Georgia
Athens, GANo Degree - Journalism/History
Austin College
Sherman, TXSkills
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Vendor Relations & Ordering
- Seasonal Menus
- Servsafe Certification
- Catering and Events
- Special Events
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Purchasing Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive Chef
Foundation Room/House Of Blues
06.2022 - 06.2023
Executive Chef
Old Absinthe House
08.2021 - 06.2022
Executive Chef/Company Owner
Green Goddess
05.2009 - 06.2012
Associate of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Georgia
No Degree - Journalism/History
Austin College
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