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Joseph Richardson

Tallahassee,Fl

Summary

Dynamic culinary leader with a proven track record at Lucilla and Epicurean Partners, excelling in menu development and operational efficiency. Recognized for cultivating a loyal customer base and achieving multiple awards, I empower teams to enhance performance while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Passionate about food presentation and customer engagement, I drive exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Lucilla Lively LLC
11.2017 - 07.2025
  • Maximized dining experience by designing an inviting atmosphere through thoughtful interior design choices and menu selections.
  • Cultivated a loyal customer base by consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences that exceeded expectations.
  • Led a phenomenal team of long tenured employees to multiple Golden Spoon awards and recognition as one of the cities best fine dining restaurants
  • Forged strong mutually beneficial relationships with all vendors resulting in advantageous pricing and top of the line ingredients
  • Instituted a very popular monthly wine dinner series that routinely sold out and led to significant retail sales of utlized wines

Culinary Operations Manager/Company Executive Chef

Epicurean Partners LTD
03.2010 - 11.2017
  • Led a large team of culinary professionals in the preparation and execution of food for two restaurants and a multimillion dollar catering company
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Designed menus and trained staff on execution and procedures for a fine dining restaurant, a fast paced casual bar and grill and a catering company
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Executive Chef

Cafe Cabernet
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Developed kitchen staff through training and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus
  • Instituted popular wine dinner series and improved guest relations through thoughtful interaction
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.

Executive Chef/General Manager

Rubie Sky
01.2006 - 02.2008
  • Opened new restaurant from the ground up resulting in local food critic declaring it "best new restaurant in town in 20 years"
  • In charge of all hiring, training and personnel decisions
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.

Executive Chef

Andrew's Second Act/Andrew's 228
09.1999 - 02.2006
  • Revamped menu with exciting new selections while maintaining and elevating quality on long time classic section of menu
  • Generated extra revenue with focus on wine dinners and pharmaceutical parties in private dining rooms
  • Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies/Humanities

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Menu development
  • Staff management
  • Local regulations compliance
  • Food presentation
  • Customer engagement
  • Operations management

Timeline

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Lucilla Lively LLC
11.2017 - 07.2025

Culinary Operations Manager/Company Executive Chef

Epicurean Partners LTD
03.2010 - 11.2017

Executive Chef

Cafe Cabernet
01.2008 - 03.2010

Executive Chef/General Manager

Rubie Sky
01.2006 - 02.2008

Executive Chef

Andrew's Second Act/Andrew's 228
09.1999 - 02.2006

Associate of Arts - General Studies/Humanities

Tallahassee Community College

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