DAVID L. BRIGHT
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Self-motivated professional with outstanding skills as both a Chef and Manager. Superior leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues, innate ability to interact effectively with people of various cultures and backgrounds and succeed in high pressure, challenging, and deadline-driven environments. Seeking to bring strong supervisory, food prep and organizational skills to the table with a respected organization that values hard work, commitment, and vision. Accomplished chef with over 30 years proven ability to drive sales growth, reduce costs and build business relations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Sun Set Bar & Grill
05.2012 - Current
- Trained and built strong culinary team consisting of 30 for 300 seat restaurant.
- Assist in various capacities online during extremely busy time or absent employees.
- Restock inventory base on budget.
- Educated staff on food safety regulations for to maintain compliance.
- Promote effective atmosphere for communication and training technique skills.
- Create delightful dishes to increase clientele and revenues.
- Educated staff on food allergies and dietary restrictions regarding patron.
- Coach and managed line cooks to developed new skills.
- Trained in proper cleaning technique for supplies and food to avoid cross-contamination.
- Ensure proper prep list for the next day.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
American Culinary Institution of America
New York, NYSkills
- Trained and mentor staff
- Recipe and menu development
- Food and beverage pairing
- Signature dish creation
- Food preparation techniques
- Grill and sauté skills
- Team leadership
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Camping
- Motorcycle Riding
- Bowling
References
Available upon request
Awards
- Earned masters program Award for ACF/whirl recipe contest
- Outstanding Employee of the Year, 01/01/88
Timeline
Chef Manager
Sun Set Bar & Grill
05.2012 - Current
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
American Culinary Institution of America