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Joshua Bracken

Summary

With over 15 years in the East Chicago & Lexington restaurant scene, I believe I have become an integral part of what helps make a restaurant work. I am part of a dying breed in today's culinary pursuits a true chef with the interaction of an authentic maitred. I try to represent the union of customer service, attention to detail, congenial professionalism and passionate knowledge that helps unite a kitchen and its clients for an all-around incredible dining experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
  • Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
  • Coordinated and conducted classes to teach procedures to new staff members.
  • Maintained great food quality while being third in sales for the company.

Executive Chef

Salt Cracker Fish Camp
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Researched, developed and introduced menu concepts with creation of new recipes.
  • Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned various stages of food production.

Senior Sous Chef

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc.
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Hired, trained, and coached 75+ staff members on customer service skills, food & beverage knowledge, and health & safety standards in preparation for the grand opening.
  • Trained as an EKM for the Indianapolis location, but chose to stay in Sunrise to train & develop our current management team with aspirations to get a Chef position in the area.

Senior Kitchen Manager

The Cheesecake Factory
08.2015 - 03.2018
  • Extensive profit/loss experience in standardization of portions and implementation of labor cost controls, documents end-of-month, daily and weekly transactions; prepares bi-weekly scheduling.
  • Recognized for cultivating long term, stable staff with team-player philosophies.
  • The #1 leader in the region as a Prep Quality Manager.

Assistant General Manager

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Proficient in both the FOH and BOH managerial training operations
  • Maintained low liquor cost as a bar manager over the last 12 periods
  • Emphasized on inventory control and managerial/staff development, generated $920,000 monthly in sales, and was recognized with the lowest liquor cost out of 8 stores.

Executive Chef/ Kitchen Manager

Sanese Services Inc
08.2011 - 11.2013
  • Selected and developed recipes
  • Standardized production of recipes to ensure consistent quality
  • Established presentation technique and quality standards

Executive Kitchen Manager

Abuelos
11.2007 - 07.2011
  • Direct sales and profitability of a high-image, full service private corporate restaurant founded in 1980.
  • Generating up to $1,822,000 annual sales.
  • Specialize in Spanish/Mexican eclectic cuisine and serving lunch/dinner offerings five days a week; accommodates up to 230 guests and managing 58 associates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Purdue University
2005

Associate of Applied Science - Business

Ivy Tech State College
Valparaiso, IN
2002

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • High-volume dining
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Recipe creation

Timeline

Executive Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
10.2022 - Current

Executive Chef

Salt Cracker Fish Camp
05.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Sous Chef

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc.
03.2018 - 04.2021

Senior Kitchen Manager

The Cheesecake Factory
08.2015 - 03.2018

Assistant General Manager

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
06.2014 - 08.2015

Executive Chef/ Kitchen Manager

Sanese Services Inc
08.2011 - 11.2013

Executive Kitchen Manager

Abuelos
11.2007 - 07.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Business

Ivy Tech State College

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Purdue University

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