David Lind

• Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
• Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
• Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.

Took job to focus on family issues. In the mean time, owner and I made plans to help him open a new restaurant. Unfortunately timeline for restaurant kept getting pushed back. Then moved to Indianapolis.

• Responsibilitys:
• Running Profitable an well executed operations including; Member Lunch and Dinner Ala Carte Dining
• 6-10 Member Events a month including, a variety of Bingo, Trivia, Little italy, Tour of France, Wine Tasting, an Wine Dinners
• Member and Non member Banquet events, ranging from small buisness events, awards ceromonys, weddings, and city awards including Best Of!
• Hiring and Training Employees, learn and evaluate monthly cost of buisness, maintain a specific interest of quailty and food cost to make a profitable Food and Beverage operation.
• Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
• Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
• Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
• Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
• Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
• Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
• Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
• Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
• Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
• Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
• Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
• Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
• Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

• Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
• Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
• Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
• Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

• Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
• Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

• Standalone, high volume, fine dining outside setting
• Act in lead roll while in absence of executive chef.
• Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Check work stations and make sure they are stocked for service.
• Fabrication of proteins including, beef, seafood, game, and poultry.
• Quality check of all food and garnish before going to table.

• Standalone restaurant, high volume, casual on the water setting.
• During this time period, I started as a dishwasher, worked my way up to sous chef
• Absorbing knowledge and learning the basics of the culinary industry.