Eric Dupuy
Lincoln City,OR
Summary
Experienced chef with a strong background in quality assurance and a passion for cooking a wide range of world cuisines. Specializes in French, Italian, American Southern, and fine dining Steakhouse dishes. Brings extensive experience and expertise to the table, spanning across various settings including fine dining establishments, hotels, restaurants, cafes, commissaries, and multi-unit onsite corporate management. Proven track record in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Dedicated to consistently exceeding customer expectations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Sodexo
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Management of BOH staff, Hiring, firing, training
- Full responsibility of P & L for all kitchen operations
- Menu creation, editing, updating, execution
- Administrative heavy position
- Responsible for all trackers, lists, logs, trainings and menus for dining services
- Reduced weekly spending by 40% while maintaining 94%+ satisfaction
Executive Chef
Eurest @ Amazon
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Management of multiple kitchens & cafes for the Amazon Campus
- Managed P&L for multiple cost centers and accounts
- Executed menu creation, editing, updating, and planning
- Conducted daily preservice meetings covering safety, culinary promotions, DEI, and third-party auditing standards
- Ensured quality assurance and maintained safety & sanitation logs
- Developed new concepts, menus, and recipes for Corporate Accounts
- Designed and executed multiple menus and concepts for national accounts for cafes across the US
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit @ Google
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed three daily services for1500-2200 Google employees
- Conducted menu drafts, tastes, and allergen/ingredient verification
- Led daily meetings on safety, policies, standard operating procedures, and menu preparation techniques
- Handled waste/loss logs, equipment maintenance, temperature checks, and production logs
Executive Chef
Hi-Life Restaurant
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Oversaw all kitchen operations, including ordering, P&L, budgeting, and staffing
- Developed quarterly seasonal menus and created training materials
- Executed on and offsite events with a keen sense of balance and timing
- Maintained 26% FC for a 7 million per year restaurant
Key Hourly/Lead Line
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed multiple stations, orders, and prep lists
- Conducted training for new employees and maintained kitchen cleanliness
- Execution of 300-400 covers per dinner service
Sous Chef
Sazerac
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Oversaw and executed a significant portion of the kitchen program
- Led the line, handled ordering, P&L reports, inventory, menu development, and pricing
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Lead Line
El Gaucho Seattle
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Responsible for broil/sauté full time, overseeing production on a high volume steakhouse line
Sous Chef
Asado Cucina Argentina
03.2008 - 05.2010
- Led high-volume steakhouse line, performed orders, and oversaw/trained kitchen staff
- Managed food, sales, and labor goals & costing
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - General Studies
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WADiploma - General Studies
Stadium High School
Tacoma, WA07.2003
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Hospitality service expertise
- ServSafe certification
- Team leadership
- Hiring, training, and development
- Operations management
Certification
Servsafe Food Manager Certification
Servsafe Associate Certification
Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Executive Chef
Sodexo
04.2024 - 01.2025
Executive Chef
Eurest @ Amazon
11.2022 - 04.2024
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit @ Google
06.2018 - 05.2022
Executive Chef
Hi-Life Restaurant
05.2015 - 06.2018
Key Hourly/Lead Line
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
09.2013 - 10.2014
Sous Chef
Sazerac
06.2011 - 08.2013
Lead Line
El Gaucho Seattle
06.2010 - 04.2011
Sous Chef
Asado Cucina Argentina
03.2008 - 05.2010
Associate Of Applied Science - General Studies
Tacoma Community College
Diploma - General Studies
Stadium High School