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David Caudill

Bristol,CT

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Partnership Manager

Salute! Restaurant
Hartford And Rocky Hill CT
10.2010 - 02.2023
  • Opened both locations and was successful in all aspects of operating a restaurant as a working chef. Top on Trip Advisor and was able to keep employees despite being in a transient business.

Executive Chef

Hot Tomato's
Hartford And New Haven CT
10.1999 - 07.2010
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes. Also hired and trained employees keeping labor costs at company standards.

Sous Chef

Rusty Scupper
New Haven, CT
10.1997 - 05.1999

* Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Sous Chef

New York Athletic Club
New York, NY
03.1996 - 10.1997

* I was the first Sous Chef hired who had no previous

experience with a union house. I learned how

management and union employees work together to

achieve our goals.

Sous Chef

Hotel Thayer
West Point, NY
05.1992 - 01.1996
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Left the Hotel Thayer as acting Executive Chef.

Line Cook

Varies Restaurants And Hotels
East Coast/ MidWest
10.1987 - 05.1992

* High volume, fast-paced environments. With

expectations of cleanliness, being organized and all in a

timely manner.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
04.1992

High School Diploma -

Hopewell Louden
Bascom OH
05.1989

Skills

  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Maintenance Needs
  • Staff Monitoring
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Personable Demeanor
  • Operational Efficiency

Timeline

Chef/Partnership Manager

Salute! Restaurant
10.2010 - 02.2023

Executive Chef

Hot Tomato's
10.1999 - 07.2010

Sous Chef

Rusty Scupper
10.1997 - 05.1999

Sous Chef

New York Athletic Club
03.1996 - 10.1997

Sous Chef

Hotel Thayer
05.1992 - 01.1996

Line Cook

Varies Restaurants And Hotels
10.1987 - 05.1992

Associate of Arts -

Culinary Institute of America

High School Diploma -

Hopewell Louden
David Caudill