Professional chef with 12+ years of kitchen experience. Motivated to provide creative and unique menu items that can change with each micro season. Comfortable with providing both traditional and new flavor profiles that inspire a memorable customer dining experience. Proven leader with excellent communication skills that help to motivate staff, work with purveyors and provide high levels of excellent customer service. Able to work within budget by reducing costs and maximizing profits while always providing a high quality finished product that will delight customers, encourage repeat business and generate positive word of mouth.