Dayne Vanluven
Auburn Hills,MI
Summary
Culinary professional with expertise in innovative menu development and effective leadership. Demonstrated success in staff training, ensuring food safety compliance, and elevating guest experiences through outstanding customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
Novi, Michigan
01.2014 - Current
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations to maintain safety standards.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and development, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Cultivated positive work environment through effective team communication and leadership, fostering collaboration.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Established best practices for customer service initiatives.
Executive Chef
Palace Sports and Entertainment Group
Auburn Hills, Michigan
06.2002 - 10.2010
- Developed innovative menu items to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Trained and supervised culinary staff to maintain productivity and efficiency.
- Managed kitchen operations to uphold food quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance and guest satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management, streamlining ordering and stock rotation to minimize shortages and maintain freshness.
- Implemented cost control measures that optimized kitchen expenditures while promoting sustainable practices.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI05-2013
Skills
- Business operations management
- Operational efficiency
- Inventory management
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Customer service
Timeline
Managing Partner
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
01.2014 - Current
Executive Chef
Palace Sports and Entertainment Group
06.2002 - 10.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College