Johnny Howard
Chef
Dallas,TX
Summary
30 plus years of culinary experience. Everything from fast food to fine dining. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
AIN
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained stringent health and safety standards, passing all inspections with high marks.
- Orchestrated catering events for high-profile clients, consistently receiving commendable feedback.
- Designed farm-to-table concept that elevated restaurant's market position and appeal.
- Developed and implemented waste reduction program, significantly lowering operational costs.
- Enhanced presentation techniques, contributing to visually appealing menu that attracted wider audience.
Executive Sous Chef
Oak View Group
Grand prairie , TX
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Oversaw the execution of daily prep tasks ensuring timely completion while maintaining ingredient freshness.
- Balanced labor costs by effectively scheduling kitchen staff according to business needs.
- Maintained high standards of food presentation by supervising plating techniques during service hours.
- Established strong relationships with local vendors, ensuring the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Schulte Hospitality Group
Dallas, TX
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Executive chef, hiring, training, menu planning, costing, etc
Culinary Director
Avanti Senior Living
Flower mound , TX
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed food costs by implementing inventory control measures, reducing waste, and negotiating with suppliers for better pricing.
- Developed a strong culinary team through consistent coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations resulting in excellent employee retention rates.
- Designed seasonal menu offerings that showcased fresh produce from regional suppliers while maintaining an attractive profit margin on each dish served.
- Implemented food safety protocols that maintained a clean and compliant kitchen environment while meeting local health department requirements.
- Reduced water by 20%
- Modified menus for senior citizens,
Executive Chef
DJ's Steakhouse
Addison, TX
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided the menu, recipes training etc ordering and overall operational management for day-to-day
Executive Chef
Highland Park Cafeteria
Dallas, TX
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Menu rotation, hiring, terminations, food cost, ordering daily operations etc.
Supervisor
Aramark
Plano, TX
10.2015 - 11.2017
- As supervisor I trained and lead a team to accomplish culinary excellence.
Commissary Supervisor
Sodexo
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Training, ordering, day to day operations and scheduling; menu planning etc.
Food Director
Harbor Chase
Plano, TX
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Same as executive chef
Education
culinary
Quartermaster school
Certified Executive CHEF - Culinary Arts (American Culinary Federation)
Louisiana Vocational College
Shreveport, LA06.2000
Skills
Logistics
Key Holder
Food Preparation Experience
Culinary Experience
Menu Planning
Banquet Experience
Food Safety
Kitchen Management Experience
POS
Profit & Loss
Labor Cost Analysis
Restaurant Experience (10 years)
Catering
Supervising Experience
Leadership
Food Production
Cooking
Inventory Control
Restaurant Management
Strategic Planning
Food Service Management
Pricing
Forecasting
Microsoft Office
Basic Math
Kitchen Experience
Food Production Experience
Quality Assurance
Certification
ServSafe
Military Service
- Branch: Army
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: E-5
- January 1997 to June 2002
- Dining facilities Director (mess sgt.)
- Commendations: Army medal of achievement
Assessments
- Food Safety — Highly Proficient May 2019 Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Highly Proficient
- Food Safety — Expert June 2019 Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Expert
- Supervisory Skills: Directing Others — Familiar June 2019 Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Familiar
- Reliability — Highly Proficient May 2019 Measures a candidate's tendency to be dependable and come to work. Full results: Highly Proficient
- Food Safety — Highly Proficient April 2020 Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Highly Proficient
- Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation — Highly Proficient April 2020 Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements. Full results: Highly Proficient
- Food Service: Customer Situations — Highly Proficient April 2020 Ensuring customer satisfaction, prioritizing tasks, and suggesting products in a food service setting. Full results: Highly Proficient
- Work Style: Reliability — Highly Proficient April 2020 Tendency to be dependable and come to work Full results: Highly Proficient
- Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence — Completed October 2019 Adapting leadership style to accomplish goals using rational or emotional appeal. Full results: Completed
- Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation — Highly Proficient June 2019 Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements. Full results: Highly Proficient
- Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Highly Proficient April 2020 Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Highly Proficient
- Verbal Communication — Highly Proficient August 2020 Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely Full results: Highly Proficient
Affiliations
Texas chef association
Texas restaurant association
American culinary federation
Timeline
Executive Chef
AIN
05.2023 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Oak View Group
06.2022 - 02.2024
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Schulte Hospitality Group
03.2021 - 09.2022
Executive Chef
DJ's Steakhouse
08.2020 - 05.2021
Culinary Director
Avanti Senior Living
04.2019 - 08.2021
Executive Chef
Highland Park Cafeteria
11.2017 - 04.2020
Supervisor
Aramark
10.2015 - 11.2017
Commissary Supervisor
Sodexo
08.2013 - 10.2015
Food Director
Harbor Chase
01.2010 - 08.2013
culinary
Quartermaster school
Certified Executive CHEF - Culinary Arts (American Culinary Federation)
Louisiana Vocational College