Summary
Overview
Work History
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Professionalaccomplishments
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Michael Guerrero

Davenport,IA

Summary

An Award Winning Executive Chef with over thirty years of culinary expertise, creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, excellent customer relations and successful production management experience, with a wide range of cuisines and size of establishments, Proven Versatility, Flexibility and Adaptability, Production Management, Cost Control and Financial Management, Process improvements and Standardization, Small and Large Event Management, Custom Gourmet Catering, Sales and Marketing Plans, Training and Mentoring, Procurement

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Coal Valley Country Club
Coal Valley, Ill
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Executive Chef

Turtle Run Golf Club & Banquet Center
Danville, Ill
04.2020 - 08.2022

Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities modifying menus creating new ones that make quality standards estimated food requirements food and labor costs solid leadership experience able to meet quality and in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring that all federal and state health regulations are in compliance. Training staff on the proper use of slicers knives mixers for their safety

Executive Chef

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • 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

Innkeeper Hospitality Blackhawk Hotel & Current Hotel
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • 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.

Banquet Chef

Hampton Golf Solivita
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Executive Sous Chef

Rockefeller Center, American Festival Café
08.1986 - 08.1991
  • Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
  • Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
  • Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.

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
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Kitchen Operations Oversight
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Special Events
  • Catering and Events
  • Staff Training
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Creative Thinking
  • Food pairing
  • Hygiene Policy Implementation
  • Banquets and catering
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Food presentation
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Recipe creation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Recruitment and Onboarding
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Staff Management
  • Fine Dining
  • Menu Supervision
  • Food Service Safety Training
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Resource Management
  • Order Management
  • Allergy awareness
  • Waste Reduction
  • Policy Development
  • Recipe Development
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Customer Retention
  • Restaurant Operations
  • Purchasing management
  • Performance Assessments
  • BOH Operations
  • Problem and Complaint Resolution
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process Improvements
  • Plating and Garnishing
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Vendor Relations
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Order delivery practices
  • Recipe Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Productivity Optimization
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Performance review
  • Ingredients Selection
  • Staffing
  • Purchasing
  • Delegating Work
  • Signature dish creation
  • Decision-Making
  • Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation

Professionalaccomplishments

  • Chef Instructor for the 2011 Iowa High School Culinary State Championship winning Team, Davenport
  • Culinary Entrée Winner, Davenport, IA 2008
  • Chamber of Commerce Best Seafood Award, Sheraton Hotel, Austin, TX 2005
  • 1st Place Award, Garde Mange Display, Houston, TX 2004
  • 1st Place Award, French Culinary Award, Houston, TX 2003
  • Gold Medal Award, Poached Salmon Chaufroid Display, Austin, TX 2002
  • Gold Medal Award, Pâté de’ Mason Croute, Houstonian Executive Hotel and Conference Center, 2001
  • Chef for Tournaments and Events
  • United States Open Tennis Tournament, Flushing Meadows, NY 2001-2004
  • Senior Professional Golf Tournament Legends, Barton Creek Country Club
  • Assistant Banquet Chef, President Fitness Classic, Executive Houstonian Hotel
  • Executive Chef for Wine Festival and Wine Festival Preview Dinner, President’s Dinner, Alumni Homecoming Dinner, Diamonds & Divas, Numerous Weddings and Receptions, Graduations, Premiere Catered Events and Executive Benefits and Fundraising Dinners, St. Ambrose University.
  • G to.Diamond, Keith Sweat, Boys II Men, Commodores, George Clinton, Aerosmith
  • WWF Professionals
  • Jessica Simpson’s & Nick Lachey wedding
  • Whitney Houston’s Birthday, Rockefeller Center, N.Y.
  • Many celebrity dinners, parties and events throughout the years

References

  • William Albrecht, 309-797-2660
  • Master Chef Francois Keller (France), 214-783-2191, www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/Fran%C3%A7ois/Kellers
  • Master Chef Peter Wabbel (Germany), www.linkedin.com/in/rolandkyburz
  • Executive Chef Roland Kyburz (Switzerland), 713-412-4061, www.linkedin.com/in/rolandkyburz
  • Mark Depiero, 201-739-7518, Markdepiero@gmail.com
  • John Allsup, 201-739-7518, www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/John/Allsup
  • Lori Brown, www.linkedin.com/in/lorirbrown
  • Charlie Santiago, 319-359-8701, www.linkedin.com/in/lorirbrown

Timeline

Executive Chef

Coal Valley Country Club
03.2023 - 10.2023

Executive Chef

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
02.2021 - 04.2022

Executive Chef

Turtle Run Golf Club & Banquet Center
04.2020 - 08.2022

Executive Chef

Innkeeper Hospitality Blackhawk Hotel & Current Hotel
03.2018 - 03.2020

Banquet Chef

Hampton Golf Solivita
03.2017 - 08.2019

Executive Sous Chef

Rockefeller Center, American Festival Café
08.1986 - 08.1991
Michael Guerrero