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Evan Bradley

Malvern

Summary

Accomplished Multi-Unit Executive Chef with a proven track record specializing in operations management and menu development. Expert in enhancing food safety and streamlining kitchen processes for efficiency. Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and negotiating with vendors, significantly improving service times and ingredient quality.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Multi-Unit Executive Chef

Brock and Company
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Monitored food safety practices for compliance with health regulations.
  • Developed strong teams within each unit through effective recruitment, coaching, and mentoring efforts.
  • Negotiated with vendors for quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes for improved efficiency and faster service times.
  • Conducted market research to keep menu fresh and aligned with current culinary trends.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.

Chef Manager

Sodexo
09.2018 - 05.2023
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Successfully balanced diverse responsibilities including menu design, staff training, budget management, and event coordination.
  • Conducted monthly food safety audits.

Executive Chef

Epicurean Feast
05.2016 - 09.2018

• Implemented company procedures and standards, successfully opening three new facilities and rolling out new recipe specifications, contributing to operational expansion.

• Trained new hires on internal computer systems, enhancing team efficiency and ensuring smooth onboarding processes.

  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English/Communications

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • Operations management
  • FOH Management

Certification

  • ServSafe Allergens
  • ServSafe Manager Certification


Timeline

Multi-Unit Executive Chef

Brock and Company
06.2023 - 01.2025

Chef Manager

Sodexo
09.2018 - 05.2023

Executive Chef

Epicurean Feast
05.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English/Communications

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Evan Bradley