Emily Greene
Austin,TX
Summary
Development professional with proven history of driving growth and fostering innovation within development projects. Known for strong team collaboration, delivering impactful results, and adapting to evolving project needs. Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless execution and successful outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Development Specialist
Parallel INC.
09.2021 - Current
- Recipe Standardization: Develop, test, and standardize recipes to ensure consistency and quality across production batches
- Quality Control: Oversee daily production to maintain high-quality standards, including taste, texture and presentation.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce health and sanitation regulations to ensure compliance with local and industry standards
- Recipe Innovation: Create and test new recipes, exploring unique flavors, techniques, and trends to introduce fresh concepts to the market
- Nutritional Analysis: Conduct nutritional analysis of new recipes, ensuring alignment with dietary guidelines or brand standards
- Ingredient Research: Source and test ingredients, experimenting with different products to achieve desired flavors, textures, and nutritional profiles
- Consumer Testing: Organize taste tests and collect consumer feedback to refine recipes based on preferences and expectations
- Collaboration with Marketing: Work closely with the marketing team to align product development with brand strategy and positioning
Travel Chef
White Lodging INC.
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: White Lodging INC. is a hotel management company within the Marriott Hotel Corporation.
- Started as a Sous Chef at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Transferred to Executive Chef and then Exec. Sous of F&B outlets.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
Executive Sous Chef of Food & Beverage Outlets
Austin Marriott Downtown
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed and supervised multiple F&B outlets, focusing on operational efficiency and consistent guest satisfaction
- Coordinated with staff to maintain streamlined kitchen workflows, delivering an exceptional dining experience across all outlets
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
Executive Chef
Purdue Union Hotel
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Innovated and developed new menu items, improving customer satisfaction and overall restaurant profitability
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
Kitchen Supervisor
Huse Culinary INC.
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Harry & Izzy's is in the Huse Culinary INC that also oversees St. Elmo's Steakhouse and HC Tavern.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Assisted in menu development, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and profitability goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Art Institute of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2012
Skills
- Production Operations
- Production Management
- Market Research
- Recipe Development
- P&L Management
- Organizational Development
- Employee Training
- Adaptive Learning
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Food Allergy Training Certificate–Food Allergy Research & Education or MenuTrinfo.
- Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Production Development Specialist
Parallel INC.
09.2021 - Current
Executive Sous Chef of Food & Beverage Outlets
Austin Marriott Downtown
01.2021 - 09.2021
Executive Chef
Purdue Union Hotel
03.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Chef
White Lodging INC.
12.2018 - 09.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Huse Culinary INC.
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Food Allergy Training Certificate–Food Allergy Research & Education or MenuTrinfo.
- Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Art Institute of Indianapolis
Similar Profiles
Joseph BesanconJoseph Besancon
Assistant Manager/Training Manager at NETA (Parallel)Assistant Manager/Training Manager at NETA (Parallel)
Anabel Peña SocarrasAnabel Peña Socarras
Architectural & Interior Designer at Parallel Architecture StudioArchitectural & Interior Designer at Parallel Architecture Studio
Kalib ReevesKalib Reeves
Construction Laborer at Parallel Projects Inc.Construction Laborer at Parallel Projects Inc.