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Christopher Wilson

Marana,Arizona

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 30+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef de Cuisine

Casino del Sol
08.2013 - Current
  • Chef de Cuisine, Festa Buffet 2021-Present
  • Chef de Cuisine, Bellissimo 2020-2021
  • Chef de Cuisine, Festa Buffet 2016-2020
  • Chef de Cuisine, Tequila Factory 20215-2016
  • Chef de Cuisine, Moby's 2013-2015
  • Implemented creative daily specials to showcase unique ingredients or techniques while maintaining consistent customer favorites.
  • Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory and staff management systems.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Chef de Cuisine

Omni Tucson National
05.2009 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for daily operations of Breakfast Restaurant and Lunch/Dinner Restaurant, as well as Bob’s Steak and Chop House and all aspects of Banquets and Catering events for this Four Diamond Resort
  • Including cost control and efficiency within corporate guidelines, scheduling, staff development, menu development and implementation.

Restaurant Chef

Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort
01.2007 - 05.2009
  • Responsible for all aspects of running Breakfast/Lunch service in this Four Diamond Resort
  • This Included Menu design and implementation, scheduling, inventory, adherence to Corporate Specifications, and some purchasing.

Restaurant Chef

Bellissimo at Casino del Sol
07.2003 - 01.2007
  • Responsible for all aspects of operating this Fine Dining Restaurant
  • In charge of Menu development, scheduling, inventory, employee development, daily specials, as well as catering concerts and special events at AVA.

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management -

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona

Skills

  • Leadership Qualities
  • Sanitation protocols
  • International Cuisine
  • Menu development

Accomplishments

  • Manager of the Quarter 2021
  • Manager of the Quarter 2012
  • Serve Safe Certified

Timeline

Chef de Cuisine

Casino del Sol
08.2013 - Current

Chef de Cuisine

Omni Tucson National
05.2009 - 07.2013

Restaurant Chef

Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort
01.2007 - 05.2009

Restaurant Chef

Bellissimo at Casino del Sol
07.2003 - 01.2007

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management -

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Christopher Wilson