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Michael Fink

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at The Archer, excelling in menu development and cost control. Adept at fostering teamwork and mentoring staff, I enhance guest satisfaction through innovative culinary offerings and meticulous kitchen management. Committed to food safety and operational efficiency, I drive results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

The Archer
10.2023 - Current
  • Developing and implementing seasonal menus, enhancing culinary offerings and guest satisfaction.
  • Overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Training and mentoring kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
  • Managed inventory control, optimizing food costs while minimizing waste.

Executive Sous Chef

Danji NYC
New York City
10.2013 - 04.2023
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to culinary standards and safety protocols.
  • Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients and innovative techniques.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste.
  • Trained junior chefs on advanced cooking methods and presentation skills.

Sous Chef

Bourbon Street Restaurant
Queens, NY
06.2001 - 07.2009
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring consistency in food preparation and presentation.
  • Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance guest experience.
  • Collaborated with management on inventory control and cost management strategies.
  • Trained new team members on culinary techniques and restaurant protocols.

Managing Partner

DOMINO International Transport & Trade
Izmir/ Turkey
02.1997 - 05.2001

Initiating seafront department, responsible for office organization, customer acquisition and service, operational controlling, offer calculation, subcontractor negotiations and organization, pricing responsibility

Foreign agent relations, vessel chartering and contracting

Staff hiring and training

Sales Associate

FURAL Suspended Metal Ceilings GmbH
Gmunden/Austria
02.1996 - 02.1997

Responsible for project inscription, project calculation and contract negotiation with the project community.

Project organization, including material ordering, subcontractor hiring, assembly organization controlling, invoicing as well as payment pursuit

Education

No Degree - Accounting, Economics, Commerce

Bundeshandelsakademie Commercial College
Gmunden, Austria

Associate in Hospitality - Nutritional Science, Cooking, F/B, Service, Accoun

Bundeshotelfachschule
Bad Ischl, Austria
05.1991

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • Strong work ethic
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • ServSafe certification
  • Team leadership
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Inventory control
  • Kitchen management
  • Safe food handling
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen operations oversight
  • Kitchen staff management
  • Food prep planning
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Staff training
  • Creative thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Language skills English, German, Turkish fluent written and spoken, Spanish conversational, French fragmental

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Elementary

Timeline

Executive Chef

The Archer
10.2023 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Danji NYC
10.2013 - 04.2023

Sous Chef

Bourbon Street Restaurant
06.2001 - 07.2009

Managing Partner

DOMINO International Transport & Trade
02.1997 - 05.2001

Sales Associate

FURAL Suspended Metal Ceilings GmbH
02.1996 - 02.1997

No Degree - Accounting, Economics, Commerce

Bundeshandelsakademie Commercial College

Associate in Hospitality - Nutritional Science, Cooking, F/B, Service, Accoun

Bundeshotelfachschule
Michael Fink