Interim Exsecutive Chef
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
03.2014 - 07.2023
- Developed innovative menu items to enhance guest experience and reflect seasonal ingredients.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff in culinary techniques and safety protocols.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to improve kitchen efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations, maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation.
- Collaborated with management to plan special events, creating tailored menus for diverse occasions.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels while minimizing costs through strategic sourcing.
- Led team meetings to foster communication, address challenges, and promote a cohesive kitchen environment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.