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Herbert Kappler

executive chef

Summary

Accomplished Chef with a proven track record of enhancing kitchen operations and reducing food costs to 36% at Auntie Skinner's Riverboat Club. Expert in ingredient knowledge and kitchen management, I excel in crafting seasonal menus and negotiating with vendors. My leadership skills have successfully transformed dining experiences, achieving a 3-star Mobil Travel Guide rating for The Galley Restaurant & Bar.

This is only a brief representation of my professional career.

I have a vast repertoire of accomplishments spanning over my

30+ years of experience that would not, in it's entirety, fit into a simple resume.

Thank you and i look forward to working together.

Respectfully,

Herbert E. Kappler

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Clubhouse Manager

Idabel Country Club
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable contracts for goods and services required at the clubhouse.

Chef

Nix, Patterson & Roach Law Firm
04.2001 - 05.2016

Plan and execute daily menus, using only the freshest

ingredients.

Also conducted Christmas Party dinners along with

Private parties.

Chef/Co-Owner

LeBleu Tortoise Restaurant
03.2001 - 04.2003

Planned and opened small fine dining restaurant with all

fresh ingredients made by hand.

Staff of only four.


Chef

The Galley Restaurant & Bar
04.1995 - 10.2000

Fine dinning restaurant, seated one-hundred and fifty dinners.

Designed new menu and wine list.

John Hall and I took the Galley Restaurant from a non-rated

to a 3 star in the Mobil Travel Guide. We were unable to acquire

the fourth star due to the age of the building.


Mr. John Hall - Owner

Chef

Auntie Skinner's Riverboat Club
05.1995 - 08.2000

Troubleshooter, food cost began at 70%, labor at 65%, retrained

staff, inventory and cost control.

Designed new cost effective menu and ran nightly specials.

When i was released cost was down to 36%.



Mr. Ronald Cox, GM

903-665-7121

Education

Associate of Arts -

Midland College
Midland, TX

High School Diploma -

Midland High School
Midland, TX
05.1984

Skills

  • Kitchen Management
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Operations Management
  • Catering and Events
  • Inventory Management

Timeline

Chef/Clubhouse Manager

Idabel Country Club
08.2021 - 05.2024

Chef

Nix, Patterson & Roach Law Firm
04.2001 - 05.2016

Chef/Co-Owner

LeBleu Tortoise Restaurant
03.2001 - 04.2003

Chef

Auntie Skinner's Riverboat Club
05.1995 - 08.2000

Chef

The Galley Restaurant & Bar
04.1995 - 10.2000

Associate of Arts -

Midland College

High School Diploma -

Midland High School
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