DAN LOGAN
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Seasoned Executive Chef with background in diverse culinary styles and management of kitchen operations. Proven expertise in menu development, cost control, and high-quality food preparation. Known for leadership skills, creativity, and commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences. Made significant impact by improving efficiency and streamlining processes in previous roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Amelie Wine Bar
Washington , DC
08.2024 - Current
- Designed innovative dishes that incorporated global flavors into traditional cuisine.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to ensure 100% compliance.
Executive Chef
Thompson Hospitality
Washington, DC
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Expanding the brands menu to include upscale cuisine
- Planning and directing culinary duties pertaining to new restaurant openings
- Assemble and maintain a clean kitchen environment, ensuring 100% compliance with state and federal health codes/regulations
- Looking over operating costs of running the kitchen to ensure food, equipment, and staffing budgets are not exceeded
Executive Chef
Goodbar LLC
Silver Spring, MD
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Overseeing interview process and selection of high-quality staff members
- Maintain good relationships with staff and suppliers (resolving issues as they arise)
- Working with the Restaurant Manager to ensure food, beverage, and labor budgets are maintained and monitored
Executive Chef
The Eleanor
Silver Spring, MD
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Creating new recipes in preparation of menu items
- Lead a team of professional cooks insuring cohesive production for the kitchen
- Develop a strong team dynamic between back and front of the house team members
Executive Chef
Royal Banquet Hall
McLean, VA
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Creating and pricing new menu items corresponding to event being held
- Overseeing kitchen equipment purchases and repairs
- Managing kitchen expenses and inventory
Chef
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
02.2012 - 09.2015
- Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints
- Providing quality food production focusing on timing, portions, execution and sanitation
Education
Advanced Diploma -
WOL Academy
06-2007
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Staffing
- Logistics Management
- Team Development
- Recipe creation
- Team leadership
- Supplier relationships
- Workflow optimization
- Order management
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Certification
ServSafe Food Management
Timeline
Executive Chef
Amelie Wine Bar
08.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Thompson Hospitality
08.2023 - 08.2024
Executive Chef
Goodbar LLC
03.2021 - 08.2023
Executive Chef
The Eleanor
01.2020 - 01.2021
Executive Chef
Royal Banquet Hall
09.2015 - 01.2020
Chef
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
02.2012 - 09.2015
Advanced Diploma -
WOL Academy
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