Darrell Spencer
Boston,MA
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offering over 25 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior 2 Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2013 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication within the kitchen team, addressing concerns promptly and fostering a positive work atmosphere.
- Mentored junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the kitchen team.
- Developed a strong team of culinary professionals through ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring.
- Consistently met or exceeded budget targets by closely monitoring expenses and making strategic adjustments as needed.
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management and creative menu planning.
Private Chef
Self Employed Services
01.2009 - 06.2013
- Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
- Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by creating customized menus tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Operations Chef
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Cultivated positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within team.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
Skills
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Culinary Experience
- Food Safety
- Supervising Experience
- Health and safety regulations
- Food presentation
- Menu development
Certification
ServSafe, 06/01/22-06/01/27
Timeline
Senior 2 Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2013 - Current
Private Chef
Self Employed Services
01.2009 - 06.2013
Operations Chef
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
01.2000 - 01.2009
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