DEAN THIBAULT
Chicopee,Massachusetts
Summary
Recently retired Chef Manager with extensive experience in corporate dining. Transitioned from a leadership role to explore diverse opportunities outside of food service. Committed to leveraging culinary expertise and management skills in a part-time, non-management capacity.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
LPM Holding Company
Bolton, MA
05.2010 - 09.2026
- Directed daily kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, service consistency, and sanitation compliance.
- Managed culinary staff scheduling, coaching, and performance feedback to support efficient workflow.
- Coordinated menu execution with front-of-house teams to align timing, presentation, and guest expectations.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering, and vendor relationships to reduce waste and prevent shortages.
Food Production Manager
SAGE Dining Services
Towson, MD
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Directed daily food production workflows, ensuring consistent quality, timing, and presentation across service lines.
- Managed production schedules, balancing labor, prep, and service needs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Coordinated menu execution with culinary staff, aligning preparation standards with client expectations and dietary requirements.
- Oversaw food safety, sanitation, and allergen control practices to maintain compliance and protect guests.
Chef Manager
LPM Holding Company
Bolton, MA
10.1988 - 10.2007
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering, and vendor relationships to reduce waste and prevent shortages.
- Coordinated menu execution with front-of-house teams to align timing, presentation, and guest expectations.
- Directed daily kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, service consistency, and sanitation compliance.
- Managed culinary staff scheduling, coaching, and performance feedback to support efficient workflow.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI06-1978
Skills
- Culinary expertise
- Safety regulations
- Food safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
- Purchasing management
- Recruiting staff
- Purchasing oversight
Timeline
Chef Manager
LPM Holding Company
05.2010 - 09.2026
Food Production Manager
SAGE Dining Services
10.2007 - 05.2010
Chef Manager
LPM Holding Company
10.1988 - 10.2007
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University