Nathaniel Richards
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
High-performing culinarian offering more than 17 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and efficient in high-stress situations and building cohesive teams. Searching for a community inspired organization that values hard work and leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead team chef
Arizona cardinals
06.2022 - Current
- Assisting in the coordination and execution of training camp layout, set up, ordering, and transportation
- Creation of health conscious menu items to fuel athletic performance
- Promoted to lead team chef from team chef due to displaying growth in leadership skills.
Performance Chef
Kitchfix
03.2021 - Current
- Developed an multicultural and sports nutrition-based menu for the Cincinnati Reds baseball organization
- Worked and negotiated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Executive Chef
HonorHealth
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted with development of physical inventory management software
- Oversee all business operations, including customer service, sales, strategic planning, policy development, and inventory control
- Provided and served meals for local food banks weekly
- Created catering, Ala carte café, and holiday menus for 2000+ staff.
Performance Chef
San Francisco Giants
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to maximize player performance
- Provided 350+ meals daily for athletes and staff
- Facilitated cooking lessons for MLB players to ensure their knowledge of individual nutritional needs.
Chef De Cuisine
Desert Mountain Club
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Hired, trained, and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development and conducting performance reviews at two separate restaurants
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions
- Created seasonal menus, increasing sales by 20%
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Instructed quarterly cooking classes.
Sous Chef
Hyatt Regency
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Lead production of $4.3 million banquet department and 90% from scratch kitchen
- Standing Executive Sous Chef for seven months
- Assisted in Scandinavian menu development and opening of property
- Obtained fresh ingredients from local farms, including onsite garden
- Hosted high profile events while maintaining food costs under 25%.
Lead Cook
Desert Mountain Club
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files, and product-rotation systems
- Catered 100+ private functions for Fortune 500 business owners
- Orchestrated banquets for elite and professional golfing tournaments.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts/ Hospitality Management
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Forecasting and planning
- Recipe and menu creation
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Team Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Operations management
- Vendor relations
- Latin, Asian Fusion, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Serv Safe Certification, January 2022
Timeline
Lead team chef
Arizona cardinals
06.2022 - Current
Performance Chef
Kitchfix
03.2021 - Current
Executive Chef
HonorHealth
10.2019 - 02.2021
Performance Chef
San Francisco Giants
02.2019 - 01.2020
Chef De Cuisine
Desert Mountain Club
02.2018 - 01.2019
Sous Chef
Hyatt Regency
01.2016 - 02.2018
Lead Cook
Desert Mountain Club
08.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts/ Hospitality Management
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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