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Karl Lammert

Bluffton,SC

Summary

My history began with formal schooling where I found a strength in culinary arts and love of working with others. I have committed to growth Knowledgeable with proven track record in high-volume culinary operations and team leadership. Successfully managed kitchen staff and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to innovate menu offerings and optimize kitchen efficiency.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Manager

Big Bamboo Cafe
04.2000 - 03.2026
  • Developed kitchen staff through training , promoting team work and open communication.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries,
  • Adhering to food and Labor cost forcasts and budgets.
  • Menu and recipie development and application.
  • Open communication with our guests, staff and purveyors.
  • All aspects of daily food service production.

Chef

Captain Woody's
05.1996 - 03.2000
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent and flowing durring off and high peak service
  • Insure Proper rotation and sanitation implication.
  • Adhere to proper food production and plating

Jr. Sous Chef

Westin Resort & Spa
01.1988 - 04.1996

Positions included: Butcher, line cook all shifts, Banquet food production ,Garde Manger Chef, Poolsde and Bar outlet Chef.

  • Directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Team building and instucting interns during there rotation.
  • Implication of recipies and standards to maintain highest level of food ,plated and buffets style.
  • Prepped special dietary items as requested for guest needs.

Food Production Manager

Marriott Hotels and Resorts
05.1980 - 12.1987
  • Position Held: Food Production manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Purchasing Mgr, Line supervisor, Butcher, Fine dining kitchen supervisor/Chef.
  • Followed Marriott's SOP/LSOP to maitain corperate standards.
  • Providing training and supervision for optimal team building andperformance.

Education

Associate of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts

SUNY SULLIVAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Loch Sheldrake, NY
05-1980

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

SUNY SULLIVAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Loch Sheldrake, NY
05-1980

High School Diploma -

Edgemont High School
Scarsdale, NY
1978

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Culinary production
  • Inventory/purchasing supervision
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Labor and Food Cost
  • Menu development

Timeline

Chef Manager

Big Bamboo Cafe
04.2000 - 03.2026

Chef

Captain Woody's
05.1996 - 03.2000

Jr. Sous Chef

Westin Resort & Spa
01.1988 - 04.1996

Food Production Manager

Marriott Hotels and Resorts
05.1980 - 12.1987

Associate of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts

SUNY SULLIVAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

SUNY SULLIVAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

Edgemont High School