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David Mullen

Gig Harbor,WA

Summary

25 Years of culinary experience, ranging from Michelin rated restaurants to fast casual food courts. My strengths have been reorganization and leadership of new and existing properties, mentoring, and creating culinary cultures to support long-term success.

Professional culinary leader with strong background in managing culinary operations, enhancing menu development, and ensuring high standards of food quality. Skilled in team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to changing needs. Proven ability in staff training, resource management, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. Known for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and fostering positive work environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Culinary Operations

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Created and developed menus for new Range Food Hall Pizza, Raman, upscale sandwiches, and street tacos
  • Re positioned outlets with new menus and kitchen flow to improve overall quality and achieve increased sales
  • Worked with GMs and Directors to achieve financial targets
  • The development of culinary leadership team created a culinary system of management, and responsibilities hired and managed 180 staff
  • Development of a strong food safety culture, Steamboat led the Alterra family in food safety scores
  • Oversaw all 20 outlets plus the Range, $28 million Food and Beverage revenue

Corporate Executive Chef

Davidson Hotels and Resorts
08.2017 - 10.2020
  • Oversaw Executive chefs of 50 branded and non-branded properties
  • 0ver 100 outlets and $450 million in food and beverage annually
  • The focus was to work with the newly created Davidson Restaurant Group to produce and implement new concepts and menu development for Davidson, Pivot, and Resort properties, Included new and existing branded and non-branded properties
  • The emphasis was on repositioning or re-concepting entire culinary programs
  • Created core banquet menus, and wellness menus, led culinary team for all new transitioned properties
  • National accounts and contracts including Avendra, Eco Lab, U.S foods, and all Davidson systems necessary for day-to-day operations
  • Created culinary standards, food safety, budget guidance and expectations
  • Labor saving products like Cuisine Solutions were added to properties
  • Mentored property Executive chefs for continued training, education, and development for opportunities at other properties

Resort Executive Chef

Sundance Resort
03.2014 - 08.2017

Oversaw culinary operations and chefs for 8 outlets at Sundance Resort and Zoom the free-standing restaurant in Park City

  • Annual revenue of $14-$16 million for the resort and $4 million for Zoom
  • Worked in partnership with the Food and Beverage Director to create a positive culinary culture
  • Re-designed all outlets including the banquet kitchen with new equipment and menu concepts
  • Lead culinary management team with Food Safety, training and mentored cooks and chefs
  • Worked closely with local farmers and procurement contracts to ensure best practices

Chef de Cuisine

Montage Deer Valley Resort
06.2011 - 03.2014
  • Managed culinary operations for five outlets with projected annual revenue of more than $6 million
  • Oversaw Montage’s signature 180 seat, three meal restaurant which serves an average of 800 covers daily during the peak winter season and generates a total of generating $3.2 million in food and beverage revenue
  • Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and management of more than 30 associates year-round and 80 associates during the peak winter season
  • Successfully developed a new concept for Apex and developed menus for Apex, In Room Dining, Vista Lounge, Pool and the Spa at the Montage

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Sanitation Compliance
  • Culinary Presentation
  • Culinary Operations Oversight
  • Concept Development

Other Positions

  • Waldorf Astoria, Park City, UT, Executive Sous Chef
  • Michael Mina Bourbon Steak, Miami, FL, Executive Chef
  • Blau and Associates, Ritz Carlton, Sofitel, Los Angeles, CA, Chef
  • Personal Chef, NYC, NY, Personal Chef
  • Restaurant Daniel, NYC, NY, Sous Chef
  • Laurent Gras Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA, Cook
  • Laurent Tornadel Cello, NYC, NY, Cook
  • Wylie Dufresne 71 Clinton, NYC, NY, Cook
  • Julian Serrano: Picasso, Las Vegas, NV, Cook

Timeline

Director of Culinary Operations

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation
11.2021 - 06.2023

Corporate Executive Chef

Davidson Hotels and Resorts
08.2017 - 10.2020

Resort Executive Chef

Sundance Resort
03.2014 - 08.2017

Chef de Cuisine

Montage Deer Valley Resort
06.2011 - 03.2014

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

California Culinary Academy
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