Francesco De Furia
Henderson,NV
Summary
Accomplished Executive Chef with strong combination of culinary experience and management skills coupled with outstanding menu preparation. Extensive experience in a wide variety of cuisines. Excellent at cost savings for inventory and food cost of goods. Work effectively and efficiently in a high-volume work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chef
Paris hotel casino
Las Vegas, NV
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted Head Chef in preparation of menus for special occasions and events.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders to ensure adequate supplies were available.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in kitchen and dining areas, including sanitation of equipment and surfaces.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Assistant Chef
Wynn Hotel Casino
Las Vegas, NV
03.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Chef
Golden Nugget
Las Vegas, NV
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Delegate responsibilities for daily service goals to be met
- Manage kitchen staff of over 14 and responsible for their training and performance
- Responsible for daily kitchen operations and ensure food quality is met
Executive Chef
SLS Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Ensured that all food is in compliance with SNHD regulations
- Managed Human Resources responsibilities such as hiring process, performance feedback, training, recognition and creating an excellent work environment
- Delegated responsibilities to staff to ensure proper duties are met
- Managed inventory and reports on a monthly basis
- Responsible for maintaining an efficient and low food cost
- Responsible for meeting sales goals
- Oversees that all staff and kitchen runs smooth and efficient
- Responsible for daily kitchen operations for all restaurants
Specialty Room Chef
Aliante Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Managed restaurant growth and marketing strategies to promote business
- Maintained an excellent food cost and inventory control
- Responsible for an extensive menu preparation and signature Italian Dishes
Line Cook
New York-New York Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided excellent customer service
- Maintained a clean and sanitary station
- Responsible for maintaining a smooth and efficient line cook operation
- Responsible for preparing high quality food in a timely matter
Education
Line Cook -
New York-New York Hotel & Casino-IL Fornaio
Las Vegas, NV05.2014
Culinary Training -
Italy01.1994
High School Diploma -
John H Francis Polytechnic High School
Sun Valley, CA01.1991
Skills
- Great Personality
- Excellent Sales Experience
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Team Player
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Paris hotel casino
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Chef
Wynn Hotel Casino
03.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Chef
Golden Nugget
12.2018 - 03.2019
Executive Chef
SLS Hotel & Casino
03.2017 - 12.2018
Specialty Room Chef
Aliante Hotel & Casino
05.2014 - 02.2017
Line Cook
New York-New York Hotel & Casino
06.2013 - 05.2014
Line Cook -
New York-New York Hotel & Casino-IL Fornaio
Culinary Training -
High School Diploma -
John H Francis Polytechnic High School