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Michael Bofamy

Executive Chef
Prescott,AZ
Michael Bofamy

Summary

Authorized to work in the US for any employer; Talented kitchen leader offer over 25 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.

  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
4

Certifications

Work History

Touchmark At The Ranch
Prescott, AZ

Sous Chef/Executive Kitchen Manager
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Currently prepare and/or oversee preparation of all of meals for all of residents, caretakers and their families as well as handle all of ordering and quality control/food cost and labor analysis
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.

Prescott Restaurant Company/Brown Bag Burger
Prescott, AZ

Executive Chef/General Manager
08.2020 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.

Cuppers Coffee Bistro/Haunted Kitchen
Prescott, AZ

Corporate Executive Chef
01.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Overseeing one establishment, Cuppers, while facilitating grand opening of Haunted Kitchen in it's entirety.
  • Cuppers Coffee Bistro
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
  • Haunted Kitchen;
  • Recruited to oversee opening of new restaurant including but not limited to;
  • Adornment, glassware, kitchen design, equipment and placement, menu and design, hiring, training, expediting, inventory, food cost and labor analysis, event coordinating, etc..
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Increased profits and efficiency by building optimal inventory control model.
  • Invited and successfully catered event for Chamber of Commerce, downtown Prescott

Prescott Station
Prescott, AZ

Chef De Cuisine
01.2016 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • Responsible for all ordering/receiving
  • Food cost and labor analysis
  • Scheduling, hiring, training, stage
  • Expediting as well as liaising with fast-paced, highly motivated, professional, front of house staff and contending with all vendors
  • Responsible for all specials with very extensive multicultural menu
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.

Hartefeld National Golf & Country Club
Wilmington, DE

Executive Sous Chef
03.2010 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
  • Kept labor at or below 25% to support business profit targets.

Education

Florida Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, FL

Specialized Associate Degree from Culinary Science in Culinary Arts
10.1996

University Overview

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Pricing
  • Employee Orientation
  • Team management
  • Communication skills
  • Budgeting
  • Writing skills
  • Quality assurance
  • Resident's rights
  • Memory Care
  • Menu Planning
  • Events Management
  • Recruiting
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • ServSafe Food Handler
  • ServSafe Manager
  • Assessments
  • Work style: Reliability — Highly Proficient
  • Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
  • Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Highly Proficient
  • Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting recipes
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Property Evaluation
  • Compensation Packages
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Production Preparation
  • Employee Training
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Recipe Development
  • Problem and Complaint Resolution

Certification

Microsoft Word (10+ years) Microsoft Excel (10+ years) Power Point (7 years) kitchen (10+ years) POS (10+ years) Baking (10+ years) Line cook (10+ years) Cooking (10+ years) Chef (10+ years) Knife skills (10+ years) Management (10+ years) Team Player (10+ years) training (10+ years) Culinary experience (10+ years) Certified Executive Chef (10+ years) Banquet experience (10+ years) Kitchen management (10+ years) Restaurant management Labor cost analysis (10+ years) Catering (7 years) Food Safety (10+ years) Food Preparation (10+ years) Supervising Experience (10+ years) Restaurant Experience (10+ years) Food Service (10+ years) Inventory Control (10+ years) Kitchen experience (10+ years) English (10+ years) Profit & Loss Leadership (10+ years) Microsoft Office Meal Preparation (10+ years)
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Quote

Hope is the companion of power, and mother of success; for who so hopes strongly has within him the gift of miracles.
SAMUEL SMILES

Timeline

Sous Chef/Executive Kitchen Manager
Touchmark At The Ranch
12.2021 - Current
Executive Chef/General Manager
Prescott Restaurant Company/Brown Bag Burger
08.2020 - 12.2021
Corporate Executive Chef
Cuppers Coffee Bistro/Haunted Kitchen
01.2019 - 08.2020
Chef De Cuisine
Prescott Station
01.2016 - 02.2019
Executive Sous Chef
Hartefeld National Golf & Country Club
03.2010 - 12.2015
Florida Culinary Institute
Specialized Associate Degree from Culinary Science in Culinary Arts
Microsoft Word (10+ years) Microsoft Excel (10+ years) Power Point (7 years) kitchen (10+ years) POS (10+ years) Baking (10+ years) Line cook (10+ years) Cooking (10+ years) Chef (10+ years) Knife skills (10+ years) Management (10+ years) Team Player (10+ years) training (10+ years) Culinary experience (10+ years) Certified Executive Chef (10+ years) Banquet experience (10+ years) Kitchen management (10+ years) Restaurant management Labor cost analysis (10+ years) Catering (7 years) Food Safety (10+ years) Food Preparation (10+ years) Supervising Experience (10+ years) Restaurant Experience (10+ years) Food Service (10+ years) Inventory Control (10+ years) Kitchen experience (10+ years) English (10+ years) Profit & Loss Leadership (10+ years) Microsoft Office Meal Preparation (10+ years)
Michael BofamyExecutive Chef