Emil Eric Kyllonen
Joliet,IL
Summary
As a chef with leadership skills, my total years of experience is 25, in the food and beverage industry. Currently seeking to share extensive knowledge with a comprehensive team while increasing and learning additional skills. Ultimately, my premise is to excel while increasing an establishments bottom line for the success of everyone involved.
Innovative Executive Chef known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, kitchen team management, and food safety protocols. Excel in time management, creative problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn Harborside/Jimmy Quanas
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
02.2012 - 03.2022
- Demonstrates ability to handle multiple -tasks, multiple functions in a fast paced environment while maintaining quality and timely food orders
- Details evaluation of menu items for customer appeal and profitability revising as appropriate
- Plan, determine and analyze recipes to determine portion control, labor costs for profitable menu pricing
- Ability to purchase, receive and check-in supplies, food and non-food items for all aspects of the restaurant and bar; organize, manage and stock the kitchen entirely
- Adept at working p.m., sauté p.m., broiler, breakfast, lunches and banquets
- Ability to maintain line production including food expediter (expo)
- Organize coolers, freezers, monitoring temperatures and meeting sanitation standards
- Preforms monthly inventory counts to record and analyze food costs and product status
- Schedules daily prep list for staff
- Experienced at menu and facilities planning to accommodate up to 500 quests at banquets, parties, weddings and business meetings: breakfast, lunch, dinner; holidays and special occasions
- Personal references upon request
Education
GED -
Larkin High School
Elgin, IL03-1993
Skills
- Supervisory aptitudes
- Team Development
- Employee Management
- Strategic Planning
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Knowledge in cleaning and portioning meats
- Proficient with soups and sauces
References
Personal references upon request.
Certification
- Safeserv cert
Timeline
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn Harborside/Jimmy Quanas
02.2012 - 03.2022
GED -
Larkin High School