Melissa Graham
White Sulphur Springs,WV
Summary
Experienced chef with 18 years of executive chef experience in the food and beverage industry. Last 5 years focused on leading culinary operations in a hospital setting. Well-versed in classical culinary techniques and committed to continuous self-study. Proficient in supervising and managing culinary staff to maintain high-quality standards for exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef /Director of Food and Nutrition
Hhs1 / Greenbrier Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Led a team of 14 ensuring seamless operations and high-quality food production,
- Developed staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for cafe.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Executive Chef
Landings Restaurant
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Created opening menu
- Updating the menu seasonally to create variety for regular guest and to utilize local seasonal foods
- Educated and trained the chefs and kitchen staff of standards and quality procedures
- Supervising FH and BH
- Scheduling for FH and BH
- Food purchasing
- Ensure that delivered food is correct and high quality
- Ensure quality and standards of recipes
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
Executive Chef
The Hall Tavern
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Menu development
- Daily lunch and dinner specials
- Training staff of quality standards
- Supervising kitchen staff
- Food purchasing
- Scheduling kitchen staff
- Inventory control
Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager
Dutch Haus Restaurant
07.2005 - 02.2016
- Daily specials
- Supervise kitchen staff
- Training new chefs and kitchen staff
- Food purchasing
- Opening and closing restarunt
Education
general
Greenbrier East
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Client-focused
- Creative Problem solving
- Results-oriented
- Customer Satisfaction
- Menu development
Affiliations
Oakhurst Outreach
Timeline
Executive Chef /Director of Food and Nutrition
Hhs1 / Greenbrier Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2024
Executive Chef
Landings Restaurant
08.2017 - 08.2017
Executive Chef
The Hall Tavern
05.2015 - 08.2017
Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager
Dutch Haus Restaurant
07.2005 - 02.2016
general
Greenbrier East
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