Talented Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing all personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organized and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Garde Manger
The Broadmoor Hotel
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2015 - Current
Creation of COVID safe individual packaged sandwiches, salads, side items, breakfast burritos, sushi for multiple outlets and banquets
Pre-COVID.
Execution of high volume banquet functions of cold foods at multiple locations on and off property.
Supervise and mentor full time cooks, culinary interns/seasonal staff.
Help to oversee Banquet department that makes $30 million in revenue.
Chef Tournant
The Broadmoor Hotel
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2014 - 07.2015
(Banquets/Main Kitchen), Design and execute Sunday Brunch menu weekly in Lake Terrace restaurant.
Execution of high volume banquet functions of hot foods at multiple locations on and off property
Other positions held at the Broadmoor.
Executive Chef
Sunbird Mountain Grill and Tavern
Specialty Restaurant Corporation
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2013 - 06.2014
Full service dinner menu design and pricing to showcase local Colorado/ western regional products.
Menu design and execution of high volume weekly Sunday Brunch.
Execution of onsite special event catering.
Maintain department expenses: P&L accountability, labor, inventory, staffing.
Banquet Sous Chef
The Broadmoor Hotel
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2012 - 01.2013
Executive Chef
Sedona Hilton Resort and Spa, Hilton Hotels Corp
Sedona, AZ
09.2005 - 08.2011
High volume, multiple food outlet production , execution and quality assurance; The Grille at ShadowRock (Full Service), Blue Water Café , In Room Dining ,and Employee Dining Services.
Outlet and Special Events catering.
Oversight of high volume Banquet department.
Multiple outlet menu design and pricing, specifications and implementation.
Management, Supervisory and Team Member training/mentoring.
P&L.
Oversight of Quantitative/Quarterly inventory.
Seasonal purchasing levels and HSM compliance.
Scheduling and staff level assessment at seasonal basis.