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Christian Dortch

Forney,TX

Summary

A Chef/Foodie who is a hardworking modest, that is always up for a challenge. Proficient in attention to detail as well as organizational skills. Creative, passionate, and assertive is a short summary of who I am. Progression is at the helm of my career. A General when needed but a Cadet when need to be. Business first, pleasure later.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Consultant

OOCprojects, LLC.
10.2023 - Current
  • Consult for Gabriela Cámara in conjunction with Fontainbleau Las Vegas on a brand new restaurant opening.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.

Head Chef

Curtis Stone
03.2016 - 12.2023
  • Culture, Menu, System Development
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.

Executive Chef

Georgie by Curtis Stone
06.2020 - 04.2023
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.

Executive Chef

Share By Curtis Stone on Princess Cruises
03.2016 - 01.2020
  • Menu development, FOH and BOH staff training, maintaining product quality, worked on many professional photo/video promotional material shoots.

Sous Chef

Maude Restaurant
09.2014 - 05.2018
  • Michelin Star

Chef de Cuisine

Hannas Prime Steakhouse
06.2011 - 09.2014
  • Top 100 Restaurant in the Country by Opentable

Education

BS, Culinary Management -

Art Institute of Orange County
Orange County, California
05.2011

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Account Management
  • Computer Literacy
  • Organization Skills
  • Event Planning
  • Time Management
  • Event Management
  • Waste Reduction

Awards

  • Best Teen Chef Orange County - Art Institute, 02/01/09
  • Rising Star Texas 2022 - Texas Restaurant Association, 07/01/22
  • Rising Star Texas 2021 - Star Chefs, 11/01/21

Timeline

Chef Consultant

OOCprojects, LLC.
10.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

Georgie by Curtis Stone
06.2020 - 04.2023

Head Chef

Curtis Stone
03.2016 - 12.2023

Executive Chef

Share By Curtis Stone on Princess Cruises
03.2016 - 01.2020

Sous Chef

Maude Restaurant
09.2014 - 05.2018

Chef de Cuisine

Hannas Prime Steakhouse
06.2011 - 09.2014

BS, Culinary Management -

Art Institute of Orange County
Christian Dortch