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Dennes Weber

Destin,FL

Summary

Professional chef with 20+ years experience in various settings ranging from European kitchens, Caribbean yachts, Commanders Palace, New Orleans and renowned restaurants of the Emerald Coast. Capable of managing and motivating staff as well as implementing quality assurance, food and labor cost controls, inventory management, and consistent creative and versatile menus.

Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Marina Cafe
02.2024 - Current

Manager

Bote
02.2021 - 03.2024

Outdoor Department Manager

Dicks Sports
04.2021 - 05.2022

Chef

Signature Catering of 30a
03.2020 - 05.2021

Cook

Hogs Breath Saloon
01.2017 - 01.2020

Chef de Cuisine

Seither’s Seafood
10.2016 - 05.2017

Chef/Owner

Secret Chef NOLA
09.2011 - 05.2017

Sauté Cook

Commander’s Palace
11.2010 - 04.2012

Sous Chef

Mike’s on the Avenue
09.2011 - 03.2012

Executive Chef/ Food & Beverage Manager

Senquest “Solaris” Yacht
09.2011 - 03.2012

Sauté Cook

Dante’s Kitchen
01.2010 - 11.2010

Chef de Cuisine

Lake Place Restaurant
01.2008 - 12.2009

Education

Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL
01-1991

Skills

  • Food & Labor Cost Controls
  • Purchasing & Inventory Management
  • Food Preparation & Presentation
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Special Events Management
  • New Faculties Start-Up
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Innovative Menu Development, Planning & Education
  • Farm to Table Mentality
  • Vendor Sourcing & Relations
  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation
  • Menu planning
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Allergen awareness
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Menu development
  • Staff training
  • Detail-oriented
  • Butchery skills

Personal Information

Title: Executive Chef

Timeline

Sous Chef

Marina Cafe
02.2024 - Current

Outdoor Department Manager

Dicks Sports
04.2021 - 05.2022

Manager

Bote
02.2021 - 03.2024

Chef

Signature Catering of 30a
03.2020 - 05.2021

Cook

Hogs Breath Saloon
01.2017 - 01.2020

Chef de Cuisine

Seither’s Seafood
10.2016 - 05.2017

Chef/Owner

Secret Chef NOLA
09.2011 - 05.2017

Sous Chef

Mike’s on the Avenue
09.2011 - 03.2012

Executive Chef/ Food & Beverage Manager

Senquest “Solaris” Yacht
09.2011 - 03.2012

Sauté Cook

Commander’s Palace
11.2010 - 04.2012

Sauté Cook

Dante’s Kitchen
01.2010 - 11.2010

Chef de Cuisine

Lake Place Restaurant
01.2008 - 12.2009

Fort Walton Beach High School
Dennes Weber