John Tatler
Grub Collective
Mesa,AZ
18
years of professional experience
Trained Chef with a vast skill set reaching beyond the plate. While menu and recipe creation are a passion, maintaining or improving efficiency, quality and profit is a pleasure. The skill set I possess reaches beyond the culinary field. I am excited and open to any and all opportunities that allow me to use my expertise, as well as learn even more skills.
Work History
Corporate Executive Chef
6 Years 6 Months- Overseeing all culinary operations for a large commissary housing 8-12 food and beverage businesses
- Increased efficiency and productivity by 20-25%, depending on season
- Assisting when needed in preparation and execution in the kitchen
Private Chef
3 Years 8 Months- Working directly with clients to determine the best personalized menu for their needs
- Sourcing numerous specialty products from various vendors
- Event planning and execution for holidays and special events
Executive Chef
7 Years 4 Months- Built all recipes, procedures and corporate policies for two locations and a potential franchise
- Developed all training procedures and guides from the ground up
- Negotiated contracts with dozens of vendors to ensure the best quality and price
- Maintained an 18-22% food cost using contract negotiation and cross-utilization
- Brought company profits up 30% within a calendar year
Skills
Menu and recipe creation
Cost analytics
Culinary standards development
Efficiency management
Menu engineering
Vendor negotiation
Efficiency improvement
Vendor and patron relations
Timeline
Corporate Executive Chef
Grub Collective
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Private Chef
Mustco
06.2016 - 02.2020Read More
Executive Chef
Go Fish LLC.
01.2009 - 05.2016Read More