Gregory Gemmell
Canton,Ohio
Summary
Expert Executive Chef creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Inspects kitchen areas and issues corrective actions to maintain company and health department standards. Experienced at overseeing and handling 174 members of kitchen staff. Skilled at managing and guiding multiple simultaneous meal prep tasks. Diversely knowledgeable on all aspects of commercial kitchen operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems- Pro Football HOF & Village
07.2021 - Current
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems - Oberlin College & Conservatory
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Supervised 174 BOH staff members across 2 dining halls, 5 QSR's, 3 retail outlets, a bakery and commissary.
- Purchased ingredients from local farms to benefit environment and reduce costs.
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems - Pro Football Hall of Fame
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed all major Food and Beverage kitchen operations.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems - Malone University
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems - Hiram College
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
- Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
- Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
Executive Chef
Bricco Restaurant Group
02.2010 - 01.2016
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
Kitchen Manager
Panini's Bar & Grill
05.2006 - 02.2010
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Guided trainees to boost safety and inventory waste management to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
University of Akron
Akron, OHSome College (No Degree) - Athletic Training
Kent State University
Kent, OHHigh School Diploma -
Green High School
Green, OH05.2005
Skills
- Vendor Relationships
- Creative Thinking
- Decision Making
- Team Collaboration
- Supply Ordering
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Production Scheduling
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Recipe Development
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Special Events and Catering
- Price Negotiation
- Instruction and Delegation
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Menu Planning
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Prioritization and Organization
Certification
ServSafe Manager Certification - expires 2026
Timeline
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems- Pro Football HOF & Village
07.2021 - Current
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems - Oberlin College & Conservatory
05.2020 - 07.2021
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems - Pro Football Hall of Fame
03.2018 - 05.2020
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems - Malone University
07.2016 - 03.2018
Executive Chef
AVI Foodsystems - Hiram College
01.2016 - 06.2016
Executive Chef
Bricco Restaurant Group
02.2010 - 01.2016
Kitchen Manager
Panini's Bar & Grill
05.2006 - 02.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Athletic Training
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Green High School
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
University of Akron
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