Clinton A. Roze
Baltimore,MD
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Executive Chef & Operations Manager
Yes Chef
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Launched and scaled a culinary business from a shared kitchen startup to two physical outlets, 32 employees, and four revenue streams generating approximately $3.2 million annually.
- Led the development and commercialization of more than 200 products from concept and testing through market launch.
- Maintained strong customer satisfaction, sustaining a 4.8 Google review rating.
- Optimized product mix, purchasing, and vendor relationships to balance quality, consistency, and cost performance.
- Successfully adapted the operating model during the COVID-19 disruption and doubled revenue annually during the first four years of growth.
Culinary Director
Truffles at the Belvedere & The Owl Bar
Baltimore, MD
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed culinary operations for restaurant service and banquet execution, ensuring quality, consistency, and operational discipline.
- Led hiring, supervision, and training of multiple kitchen staffs while establishing standards, systems, and procedures.
- Developed menus and recipes aligned with guest expectations and business objectives.
- Managed labor, food cost, sourcing, purchasing, and quality control across kitchen operations.
Facilities Manager, Chef & Culinary Instructor
Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Institute (HCAT), Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Managed operational and enterprise budgets while strengthening purchasing controls and financial discipline.
- Improved efficiencies through vendor procurement processes, expanded federal work-study employment program and improved multi-location operations including redesigning kitchen classrooms to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and communication.
- Developed and implemented culinary coursework for both credit and non-credit programs.
Executive Chef, Regional Support & Training
All Seasons Services – Next Generation Foodservice
Reston, VA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed a multi-location client account and implemented systems improving performance from a 10% loss to 10% profitability while improving customer satisfaction and staff morale.
- Developed and coordinated operational improvements across the East Coast region to strengthen consistency, execution and improved financial reporting systems.
Owner / Executive Chef
Serendipity Café
Pasadena, MD
Executive Chef
Chesapeake Yacht Club
Shady Side, MD
Timeline
Owner, Executive Chef & Operations Manager
Yes Chef
01.2019 - 01.2026
Culinary Director
Truffles at the Belvedere & The Owl Bar
01.2016 - 01.2017
Facilities Manager, Chef & Culinary Instructor
Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Institute (HCAT), Anne Arundel Community College
01.2007 - 01.2015
Executive Chef, Regional Support & Training
All Seasons Services – Next Generation Foodservice
01.2006 - 01.2007
Owner / Executive Chef
Serendipity Café
Executive Chef
Chesapeake Yacht Club