David Francois
Dothan,Alabama
Summary
Detail-oriented Food Service Director with expertise in menu planning, inventory management, and cost control. Committed to maintaining food safety compliance while delivering exceptional customer service in high-volume environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Director
FIVESTAR BREAKTIME SOLUTIONS
Chattanooga, Tennessee
02.2023 - Current
Control COGs, Create weekly menus, Ordering/Inventory, Scheduling, Manager ServSafe Certified, Remain within budget for weekly operations.
Traveling Chef
Global Catering
College Station, Texas
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared meals for music festivals across U.S. Developed recipes for 500-2,500 guests, ensuring culinary quality and guest satisfaction.
Grill Cook
Dothan Country Club
Dothan, Alabama
08.2019 - 05.2001
- Developed weekly specials to enhance menu variety, utilized grill and sauté techniques, assisted with banquet preparation as needed.
- Prepared various grilled items according to club recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the grill station during service.
- Assisted in inventory management of raw ingredients for grill preparation.
Education
GED -
North Miami High School
North Miami, FL05-1999
Skills
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Menu development
- Cost control
- Budget management
- Menu pricing
- Inventory management
- Inventory management software
- Ordering and purchasing
- Waste reduction
- Portion control
- Portioning
- Food safety compliance
- Food safety control
- Maintain food safety
- Sanitation standards
- Health inspections
- Quality assurance
- Food presentation
- Dining Services
- Event coordination
- Staff training
- Staff development
- Staff supervision
- Staff leadership
- Team leadership
- Employee scheduling
- Resource coordination
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Process improvements
- Process updates
- Business acumen
- Business leadership
- Strategic planning
- Sales planning
- Team collaboration
- Allergen awareness
- Policy execution
- Policy development
- Continuous operational improvement
- Foodservice recordkeeping
- Meal planning
- Facility management
- Database interface and query software
- Dining Services
- Inventory management software
- Database interface and query software
Timeline
Food Service Director
FIVESTAR BREAKTIME SOLUTIONS
02.2023 - Current
Traveling Chef
Global Catering
05.2022 - 02.2023
Grill Cook
Dothan Country Club
08.2019 - 05.2001
GED -
North Miami High School