Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
2 Men in a Kitchen
Huntsville, AL
01.2024 - 05.2024
Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
Designed innovative dishes that incorporated global flavors into traditional cuisine.
Tracked sales figures for each dish served in order to identify popular items.
Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict safety protocols.
Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.
Monitored meals served for temperature and visual appeal.
Chef
Escoffier
07.2022 - 04.2024
Escoffier student
Kitchen Lead
RAMAH JR ACADEMY
08.1994 - 05.2001
Plan and directed food preparation
Created and modified menus
Estimated food costs
Arranged for equipment purchases and repairs
Rectified problems and complaints
Performed administrative duties
Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintained positive and professional relations with customers
Education
Associates of Occupational Studies in Plant-Based Culinary Arts - Plant-Based Chef
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
10-2024
Skills
Food preparation techniques
Ingredients Selection
Inventory Management
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Food Prep Planning
BOH Operations
Food Stock and Supply Management
Safe Food Handling
Banquets and catering
Timeline
Executive Chef
2 Men in a Kitchen
01.2024 - 05.2024
Chef
Escoffier
07.2022 - 04.2024
Kitchen Lead
RAMAH JR ACADEMY
08.1994 - 05.2001
Associates of Occupational Studies in Plant-Based Culinary Arts - Plant-Based Chef