Eric Swartz
Glendale,AZ
Summary
To build and lead a successful culinary team through strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on respectfully developing future chefs passions and knowledge for the culinary arts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Arrowhead Country Club
02.2023 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- 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.
Executive Chef
Flint by Baltaire
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Contemporary American cuisine with flavours of the Mediterranean accented by pecan wood burning grill.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Executive Sous Chef
Francine Restaurant
06.2021 - 02.2022
- French Riviera concept focused on fresh and light Mediterranean flavors
- Responsibilities include but not limited to purchasing, control waste, menu development, daily tasting to ensure consistent execution
- All around station support as needed to assist with Francine’s growth operationally as well as customer satisfaction.
Executive Chef
Anthem Golf and Country Club
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Private country club boasting 36 holes, two clubhouses with large event space including main ballroom capacity of 500
- Extensive overhaul of culinary program including three meal service, membership events, private weddings, corporate sponsored events
- Accountable for operations of two clubhouses, training standards, banquet operations, member satisfaction as well as employee satisfaction.
Executive Chef
Superstition Mountain Country Club
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Distinguished private club nestled under the Superstitions, focus on providing elevated lifestyle for well-traveled and experienced members
- Seasonal dinner/lunch menu changes, updated wedding packet menus, created/ implemented member event, holiday, wine dinner menus
- Responsible for all aspects of culinary financials to meet needs of the club with open communication with country club GM to support the vision and direction of the members experience
- Hiring, disciplinary developments, scheduling, training and mentoring of staff
- Purchasing, exploring new vendor options, inventory, waste management.
Executive Chef
Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval Concept
- Worked closely with hotel chef and Toro corporate chefs to assure successful scheduled opening of new restaurant concept meeting both hotel and corporate standards of quality
- Recipe development, menu training tools, order guides, prep sheets, etc
- Accountable for meeting hotels food and labor cost standards set in place.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
BLT Steak at Camelback Inn Resort and Spa
06.2008 - 10.2014
- Celebrity Chef Laurent Tourondel Concept, Worked with corporate chefs on grand opening details, organization, kitchen structure and menu development as BLT Sous Chef and earned future role and responsibilities as Executive Chef
- Trained and managed culinary team to be knowledgeable, passionate and consistent
- Successfully surpassed all sanitation and safety expectations for Marriott audits as well as AZ health codes
- Developed, prepared and trained team to execute monthly wine dinner Menus, blackboard specials, happy hour menus and cooking classes.
Chef De Cuisine
Method Bistro
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Involved with kitchen set up, menu development and vendor accounts prior to opening day
- Actively supervised and educated staff to produce and execute menu to the standards of the Executive Chef
- Responsible for ordering, maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items and monthly inventory
Chef Tournant
Vincent on Camelback
01.2004 - 01.2006
- James Beard Best Chef Southwest Vincent Guerithault Phoenix landmark
- Assisted with organization and production for the fine dining, bistro and marketplace services
- Worked various off-site catering events, local special events and in-house parties
- Trained culinary team to properly prepare and execute menu items and use correct sanitation procedures
Lead Line Cook
Zinc Bistro
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Prepared, executed and trained on protein / fish stations in a high-volume environment Contributed to the development, execution and FOH education of nightly specials Produced and maintained quality / par levels of stocks, soups and a variety of sauces
Lead Line Cook
Christopher's Fermier Brasserie
01.2000 - 01.2002
- James Beard Best Chef Southwest Christopher Gross innovative yet classical French bistro offerings
- Responsible for checking quality of incoming orders, proper rotation of product and weekly inventory
- Worked a multitude of stations, assisted with training, nightly line checks and closing procedures Participated in the preparation, organization and execution of off-site events
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitesboro Sr High
Whitesboro, NY1991
Skills
- Food Safety
- Menu Planning
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Operations Management
- Purchasing management
- Recipe Management
Timeline
Executive Chef
Arrowhead Country Club
02.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
Flint by Baltaire
02.2022 - 02.2023
Executive Sous Chef
Francine Restaurant
06.2021 - 02.2022
Executive Chef
Anthem Golf and Country Club
09.2019 - 06.2021
Executive Chef
Superstition Mountain Country Club
09.2015 - 09.2019
Executive Chef
Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar
10.2014 - 03.2015
EXECUTIVE CHEF
BLT Steak at Camelback Inn Resort and Spa
06.2008 - 10.2014
Chef De Cuisine
Method Bistro
03.2006 - 05.2008
Chef Tournant
Vincent on Camelback
01.2004 - 01.2006
Lead Line Cook
Zinc Bistro
01.2002 - 01.2004
Lead Line Cook
Christopher's Fermier Brasserie
01.2000 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Whitesboro Sr High
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