Brian Broadwater
Keuka Park,NY
Summary
Results-driven hospitality leader bringing a demonstrated record of progressive growth and accomplishment in the Hospitality industry. Proactive manager and strategic problem-solver with record of achieving challenging profit goals while consistently acquiring new customers and expanding operations. Tenacious in pursuing new revenue streams and sales opportunities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Main Deck Penn Yan
Penn Yan, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Created diverse menu offerings tailored to different occasions.
- Formulated creative menus reflecting current seasonality and patron preferences.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
General Manager
Eight + Sand Kitchen
Charlotte, NC
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
- Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures and guest experiences.
General Manager
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Orange Village, OH
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Improved Staff retention in a challenging market.
- Handled all in store Guest complaints or negative experiences and worked with the guest to create a positive experience on their return visit.
- Managed shrink processes and inventory levels for corrective action planning to save costs.
- Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention.
Executive Chef
City Works
Cleveland, OH
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Consistently beat financial plans on all kitchen controllable expenses.
- Developed recipes that made the National Promo menus and 3 items on the national brunch menu.
- Supervised 30 BOH staff members and delivered mentorship to strengthen kitchen skills.
Executive Chef
Burntwood Tavern
Canton, Ohio
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Led the opening team of the Canton, OH location
- Moved to Solon location mid 2017.
- Supervised BOH staff members and delivered mentorship to strengthen kitchen skills.
- Enforced staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- HIred and developed 6 team members that went on to be sous chefs or executive chefs within the company.
Executive Chef
Bistro 2182
Brecksville, OH
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Menu changed Monthly, constantly developing and training staff on recipe adherence and proper plating.
- Utilized local, fresh food products to support local economies and showcase community support.
- Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to experiment with new dishes.
- Adjusted seasonal plans to source local ingredients and align special dishes with area events.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality / Culinary
The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Performance improvements
- Top talent recruiting, hiring and retention
- Profit and loss accountability
- Leadership and team building
- Cross-functional team management
- Calm under pressure
- Training and coaching
- Team building and motivation
Timeline
Executive Chef
Main Deck Penn Yan
11.2023 - Current
General Manager
Eight + Sand Kitchen
08.2021 - 11.2023
General Manager
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
10.2019 - 07.2021
Executive Chef
City Works
12.2017 - 10.2019
Executive Chef
Burntwood Tavern
11.2015 - 12.2017
Executive Chef
Bistro 2182
03.2014 - 11.2015
Associate of Arts - Hospitality / Culinary
The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh
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