H. Malin Parker
Sarasota,Florida
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef / Owner
Screaming Goat Taqueria
Sarasota, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Brought this exciting fast-casual Latin restaurant from concept to a thriving business with sales of over $1.25 Million annually comprised of multiple revenue streams
Executive Catering Chef
Morton's Gourmet Market
Sarasota, FL
11.2012 - 08.2016
- Culinary management of food production for all aspects of the catering department
Executive Chef / Owner
Buya! Personal Chef
Sarasota, FL
08.2004 - 11.2012
- Develop and execute menus with emphasis on seasonal, local ingredients
Corporate Executive Chef
Epicurean Life / Executive Chef, Fred's Restaurant
Sarasota, FL
08.1999 - 10.2004
- Responsible for all aspects of food preparation for Fred's Restaurant, Morton's Market, The Tasting Room, and Epicurean Life Catering
Corporate Development Chef
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
Dallas, Texas
01.1998 - 08.1999
- Developed new items for all domestic TGI Friday's food menus
Executive Chef / Sous Chef
Bristol Hotels & Resorts
Dallas, Texas
09.1990 - 01.1998
- Worked as Executive Chef in three Bristol properties
Education
A.O.S. Degree with honors -
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York08.1990
Graduated with honors -
Gunnison High School
Gunnison, Colorado05.1988
Skills
- Food Safety
- Menu Planning
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Inventory Control
- Kitchen Management
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Banquets and catering
- Recipes and menu planning
Certification
ServSafe Certified, 09/2023
Timeline
Executive Chef / Owner
Screaming Goat Taqueria
08.2016 - Current
Executive Catering Chef
Morton's Gourmet Market
11.2012 - 08.2016
Executive Chef / Owner
Buya! Personal Chef
08.2004 - 11.2012
Corporate Executive Chef
Epicurean Life / Executive Chef, Fred's Restaurant
08.1999 - 10.2004
Corporate Development Chef
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
01.1998 - 08.1999
Executive Chef / Sous Chef
Bristol Hotels & Resorts
09.1990 - 01.1998
A.O.S. Degree with honors -
The Culinary Institute of America
Graduated with honors -
Gunnison High School