DANIEL PATRICK ARMSTRONG
Central Islip,USA
Summary
Culinary professional with over 15 years of experience in various food industry roles. Expertise in menu development, cost control, and team leadership within both fine and casual dining environments. Holds an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and advanced food safety certifications. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through efficient meal preparation and kitchen management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Pyramid Global Hospitality
Briarcliff Manor, NY
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Created new and innovative menus, including seasonal three-week rotating options
- Accommodated dietary restrictions such as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free
- Prepared dishes from start to finish and maintained cleanliness of the kitchen
- Balanced urgency with attention to detail for beautifully presented meals
- Led dinner service for all guests, ensuring high satisfaction and praise for meals
Chef/Kitchen Manager
The Viscardi Center
Albertson, NY
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed inventory, shrink, and food production for the entire school
- Executed breakfast and lunch service for students, administrators, and teachers
- Created daily lunch menus and daily specials for non-students
- Maintained kitchen equipment, cleanliness, and supervised kitchen staff
- Provided catering for meetings and special events
Chef/Kitchen Manager/Menu Developer
Tabled (Meal Prep)
Westbury, NY
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Created and developed innovative recipes for weekly menus
- Managed planning, procedures, and delivery of high-quality food
- Planned meal and prep production to meet delivery schedules
- Followed all food safety guidelines and maintained kitchen cleanliness
- Managed purchasing specifications, budgets, and labor costs
Chef/Pitmaster
Mighty Quinn's BBQ
Garden City, NY
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed efficiently under pressure to serve high-quality BBQ
- Prepared food and maintained high standards for customers
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised all back-of-house employees
- Ordered food, managed inventory, and minimized food waste
- Became a certified Pitmaster using state-of-the-art wood fire smokers
Associate Team Leader - Prepared Foods
Whole Foods Market
Commack, NY
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Served as point person for 30-40 team members in absence of Team Leader
- Worked with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets
- Selected, trained, mentored, and motivated team members
- Provided timely and thoughtful performance evaluations
Kitchen Team Leader
Stew Leonard's
Farmingdale, NY
12.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed a team of 40+ members as one of two team leaders
- Oversaw weekly production of 200+ prepared foods, dips, and sauces
- Developed best-selling recipes for salads and desserts
- Achieved 'Superstar Team Member' within three months and promoted to team leader
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Fairway Market
Lake Grove, NY
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Prepared 24-item buffet hot bar with 250+ recipes in a rotating menu
- Recognized as the most skilled culinary team member in the kitchen
- Supervised employees and acted as manager when needed
- Assisted with inventory control and ordering of food and paper products
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Rumba Rum Bar and Restaurant
Hampton Bays, NY
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Worked in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with 300+ covers per shift
- Only employee offered a position after the summer season
- Managed inventory by ordering food and meeting with distributors
- Created new and innovative menu items that became popular
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
SUNY Suffolk
Riverhead, NY01.2014
A.A. - Labor Studies
Empire State College
New York, NY01.2008
Skills
- Kitchen management and organization
- Inventory control and ordering
- Culinary creativity and expertise
- Food safety compliance and knowledge
- Menu development and planning
- Workstation organization
- Cooking techniques and knife skills
Certification
ServSafe Food Manager Certified
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Pyramid Global Hospitality
03.2023 - 01.2025
Chef/Kitchen Manager
The Viscardi Center
07.2022 - 11.2022
Chef/Kitchen Manager/Menu Developer
Tabled (Meal Prep)
11.2021 - 02.2022
Chef/Pitmaster
Mighty Quinn's BBQ
09.2020 - 05.2021
Associate Team Leader - Prepared Foods
Whole Foods Market
03.2019 - 06.2020
Kitchen Team Leader
Stew Leonard's
12.2015 - 02.2019
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Fairway Market
08.2013 - 11.2015
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Rumba Rum Bar and Restaurant
06.2012 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
SUNY Suffolk
A.A. - Labor Studies
Empire State College