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GREGORY BREWINGTON

Heber City,UT

Summary

Professional Chef with 22 years experience in all aspects of foodservice, including fine dinning and high volume catering. Exceptional knowledge of food production, with an emphasis on creativity and leading trends. Proven leadership ability with a history of running profitable programs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Cafe Terigo
12.2022 - Current

Directed kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and service standards. Implemented cost control measures to optimize food inventory management and reduce waste. Coordinated with front-of-house staff to streamline service flow during peak hours.

Executive Sous Chef

Waldorf Astoria Park City
12.2021 - 12.2022

Led culinary team in creating innovative menus, enhancing guest satisfaction and dining experience. Streamlined kitchen operations, reducing food waste and improving overall efficiency. Developed training programs for junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork. Managed inventory control systems, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost management. Managed all banquets, emphasizing client satisfaction and profitability.

Executive Chef

The Corner
07.2021 - 12.2021

Oversight of all BOH operations including daily lunch and dinner service as well as weekend brunch service. Focus on profitability by implementing controls on costs as well as labor. Menu development and concept. Inventory control, ordering, staffing and scheduling.

Executive Chef

Purple Sage
01.2017 - 07.2021

Oversight of all back of house operations to include staffing, teaching, inventory control, and maintaining maximum profitability. Operation of an in house charcuterie program, and responsibility for menu design and development.

Chef and Banquet Chef

The Liberty
05.2015 - 11.2016

Design and oversaw construction of a kitchen, including purchasing equipment and staffing. Design and execute nightly menus for a private club with an emphasis on special events. Coordinate and design menus for private events including weddings, fundraisers, and concerts.

Sous Chef

Park Meadows Country Club
03.2011 - 03.2015

Perform all chef duties and support the executive chef in all operations including nightly menu service, daily lunch service, pool service, locker room operations, staffing and managing snack bars. Oversight of banquets and catering with events hosting up to 500 people. Managing a staff of 25+ back of house employees.

Lead Line Cook

Bambara
04.2009 - 03.2011

Responsible for all daily prep and execution of station setup in a fine dinning setting. Ability to perfectly execute cooking techniques and plating in a fast paced environment.

Chef De Partie

Cafe Terigo
01.2007 - 03.2009

Assist executive chef in daily operations including ordering and inventory control. Nightly line cooking, rotating between all stations.

Line Cook

Spago
01.2006 - 01.2007

Execution of all prep and nightly dinner service in a fine dinning restaurant. Learn and master all stations in the restaurant. Including time as the restaurants butcher, which is responsible for all meat and fish fabrication.

Education

AOS - Culinary Arts

California Culinary Academy
03.2006

Certification

  • Serve Safe Certified
  • NRA certified in Nutrition

Timeline

Executive Chef

Cafe Terigo
12.2022 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Waldorf Astoria Park City
12.2021 - 12.2022

Executive Chef

The Corner
07.2021 - 12.2021

Executive Chef

Purple Sage
01.2017 - 07.2021

Chef and Banquet Chef

The Liberty
05.2015 - 11.2016

Sous Chef

Park Meadows Country Club
03.2011 - 03.2015

Lead Line Cook

Bambara
04.2009 - 03.2011

Chef De Partie

Cafe Terigo
01.2007 - 03.2009

Line Cook

Spago
01.2006 - 01.2007

AOS - Culinary Arts

California Culinary Academy
GREGORY BREWINGTON