Joe Bennett
Sarasota,FL
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef Partner
The Capital Grille
Sarasota , FL
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented menu plans to ensure cost-effectiveness, profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed financial data related to food purchases, labor costs, revenue projections and other operational expenses.
- Monitored food production schedules in order to meet customer demands in a timely manner.
- Maintained close relationships with vendors in order to ensure availability of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Supervised the hiring process for all kitchen staff positions by conducting interviews and making final decisions.
- Reviewed weekly reports from suppliers regarding product quality, delivery times and pricing trends.
- Developed strategies for reducing waste levels within the kitchen while maximizing efficiency of resources.
Culinary Professional
Seasons 52
Sarasota, FL
01.2020 - 01.2021
Head Chef
Connors Steak & Seafood
Sarasota , FL
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Edison State College
Punta Gorda01-2011
Skills
- Employee Retention
- Community involvement
- Recipe creation
- Special diets
- Sanitation Standards
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Food Safety Regulations
- Inventory Rotation
- Performance Assessments
- Culinary expertise
- Staff Training
- Grilling
- Cost Management
- Waste Reduction
Timeline
Executive Chef Partner
The Capital Grille
01.2021 - 07.2024
Culinary Professional
Seasons 52
01.2020 - 01.2021
Head Chef
Connors Steak & Seafood
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Edison State College