Christopher Morrill
Austin,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Culinary & Leadership skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef/ Restaurant Owner/Operator
Around the World Catering Services/ Taco Shop
03.2010 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Reviewed financial statements and analyzed sales data to identify trends and develop new business opportunities
- Identified areas of improvement in restaurant operations, staff training, menu development, pricing, and inventory management
- Created budgets for food costs, staffing needs, overhead expenses, and capital investments
- Hired and trained new staff members to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards
- Organized monthly meetings with employees to discuss performance goals and objectives
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for food supplies, equipment purchases, catering services
- Monitored daily operations including customer service delivery, kitchen production levels, cash handling procedures
- Analyzed customer feedback surveys to assess overall satisfaction levels with the restaurant's services
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as energy conservation initiatives and waste reduction programs
- Ensured adherence to all local health department regulations regarding sanitation practices
- Established quality assurance protocols for food preparation processes to ensure consistency in product quality.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Arizona Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ05.2004
Skills
- Health Code Compliance
- Labor Cost Controls
- Portioning
- Portion Control
- Staff Management
- Performance Improvement
- Food Safety
- Menu Planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Cost Control
- Menu development
Certification
- ServeSafe TABC License
- ServeSafe Food Management
- ServeSafe Allergens
Accomplishments
- SBA Millennial of the year award 2021
- Numerous write-ups with National & Local publications (Texas Monthly, Cambro, Texas Highways, Fox News, CNN, El Paso Times, Whats Up Weekly, The City Magazine, ETC)
- Numerous Culinary Awards from Various Local & National Chef Competitions
References
References available upon request.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Executive Chef/ Restaurant Owner/Operator
Around the World Catering Services/ Taco Shop
03.2010 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Arizona Culinary Institute
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