Fernando Beltran
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
With over 30 years of experience, I am an accomplished leader with distinguished culinary and management skills. Armed with strong leadership qualifications and outstanding team building skills, I excel in all outlets of food operation. With a background as a culinary innovator, I am known for producing top-quality, creative products. Throughout experience I have been a significant contributor to revenue/profit growth through aggressive improvements in quality, productivity, operational efficiency, and customer service. Thriving in high pressure environments, I am committed to creating a memorable dining experience for all guests through a passion for food and flawless service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE CHEF
MARRIOTT PALM BEACH GARDENS
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Implement culinary vision and lead culinary development efforts across all brands
- Responsible for best-in-class culinary innovation/development
- Lead the development of our innovation pipeline against brand-specific innovation strategy for key guest targets, including LTO ideation, culinary development, and product commercialization
- Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, finance, training, supply, and operations
- Collaborate with the Executive Management Team to develop long-term strategic plans and growth initiatives for the brand
- Lead and execute product showings as brand culinary expert for Executive team, franchisees, and key stakeholders
- Establish and maintain relationships with food and equipment vendors, ensuring the availability of high-quality ingredients and culinary tools
- Monitor food costs, inventory levels, and kitchen waste to maintain profitability targets without compromising food quality or guest satisfaction
- Implement cost-saving initiatives and recipe adjustments as needed to optimize menu performance against profitability goals
- Stay current on consumer and culinary trends, techniques, and industry developments to keep the brand's offerings fresh, relevant, and competitive in the market
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Doubletree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens
01.1999 - 01.2024
- Sheraton Downtown Nashville
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Hilton Minneapolis North, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Holiday Inn Lindo Beach, Sarasota, Florida
- Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort Longboat Key, Florida
Education
Executive Chef -
AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION
BACHELOR OF THE ARTS -
Sarasota County Vocational | Technical Center
Production Manager
The French Heart
Sarasota, FLLead Cook
Hyatt Hotel & Resort
Sarasota, FLSous Chef
Shannon Resort & Club
Sarasota, FLLead Cook
Shannon Resort & Club
Sarasota, FLSkills
- Labor Control
- Budget Administration
- Quality Assurance
- Quick Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Intensive Menu Development
- Expert Cleanliness
- Staff Training
- Food Presentation
- Special Event Management
- Customer Service
- Guest Relations
Personal Information
Title: Executive Chef
Timeline
EXECUTIVE CHEF
MARRIOTT PALM BEACH GARDENS
04.2023 - 01.2025
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Doubletree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens
01.1999 - 01.2024
Executive Chef -
AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION
BACHELOR OF THE ARTS -
Sarasota County Vocational | Technical Center
Production Manager
The French Heart
Lead Cook
Hyatt Hotel & Resort
Sous Chef
Shannon Resort & Club
Lead Cook
Shannon Resort & Club
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