Seasoned culinary professional with over 20 years in the hospitality industry, including pivotal roles at Bob's Pizza and under the mentorship of Mike Buckley. Expert in culinary systems and passionate about quality, showcasing exceptional skill in food cost management and menu development. Proven leadership abilities, fostering strong customer relations and team efficiency. Demonstrates unparalleled dedication to culinary excellence and family values.
Daily Operations from Open to Close. Main Pizza Maker, Grill Cook, Phones and Counter all part of daily duties.
Also food cost management, weekly ordering, promotions and customer relations, daily cash drops and scheduling as well.
Opened New Location as Saute Chef. Grew to be a trainer on three out of four stations on line. Pre-Service Prep, Functions, and brunch all part of skill set at this particular concept.
Local Pub, three man kitchen, had a staff of about fifteen.
Handled ALL FOH and BOH Management, promotions, ordering, scheduling, daily prep through scratch kitchen.
All soups/menu was made in house everyday. All quarterly and Daily Menu development was soley my concepts (along with owner Tom Edelmann). Maintained steady revenue and adapted seating and accomidations through all of covid recession.