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Dennis Iavarone

Executive Chef/Sommelier
Hampton,VA

Summary

Accomplished Sommelier and Executive Chef with 20+ years of comprehensive experience working in wine and food service industries. As both a Certified Sommelier and trained chef it makes me uniquely qualified and adept at pairing food and wine, flavors and textures. Classical French and Modern Continental Cuisines are my strengths in the kitchen. Strong organizational, leadership and management skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef/Sommelier

The Marketplace In Flanders
Flanders , NJ
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.

Wine and Spirits Sales Consultant/Sommelier

Monsieur Touton Selection
NY, NY
08.2010 - 04.2021
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.

Wine Director

Bayway World Of Liquor
Elizabeth, NJ
2008 - 2010
  • Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage.
  • Incorporated guest and management feedback to deliver unparalleled service and consistently hit profit targets.
  • Handled questions and concerns skillfully and redirected customers toward higher profit items to increase per-ticket revenue.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Conducted daily staff training and tasting to keep everyone in the know as to new wines and products to increase sales

Wine Sales Manager

The Wine Library
Springfield , NJ
2005 - 2008
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintained all wine inventory, resposible for, Domestic, Burguny, and Champagne buying
  • Increased sales 20-25% year over year both in-store and internet sales
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Education

Associates In Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts/Wine

The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
02.1997

Certified Sommelier - Wine And Spirits

The London Court of Master Sommeliers
Boston And Philadelphia
01.2011 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Equipment Purchasing
  • Meal Preparation
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Hiring, Training and Development
  • Special Events and Catering
  • Vendor Relations
  • Instruction and Delegation
  • Recipe Development
  • Menu Planning
  • Current in Culinary Trends

Timeline

Executive Chef/Sommelier

The Marketplace In Flanders
10.2021 - Current

Certified Sommelier - Wine And Spirits

The London Court of Master Sommeliers
01.2011 - 06.2012

Wine and Spirits Sales Consultant/Sommelier

Monsieur Touton Selection
08.2010 - 04.2021

Associates In Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts/Wine

The Culinary Institute of America

Wine Director

Bayway World Of Liquor
2008 - 2010

Wine Sales Manager

The Wine Library
2005 - 2008

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