Accomplished Culinary and Restaurant Leader with 24 years of experience in developing high-performing teams, designing innovative menus, and optimizing operations for enhanced guest satisfaction and profitability. Managed teams of 24, achieving significant monthly profits while controlling food and labor costs and maintaining high health scores. Expertise includes staff development, inventory management, cost control, and executing large-scale banquets.
Work History
Banquet Chef
2 Years 10 Months
Green Valley Grill | 12.2023 - 10.2026
Developed and launched new recipes that enhanced menu diversity and guest satisfaction
Hired and trained new team members to ensure mastery of food knowledge and techniques
Hired new team members and provided extensive training to ensure proper food knowledge and techniques.
Designed creative menus for various dining events for five course wine dinners for up to 60 people
Assistant General Manager
5 Years 1 Month
Five Guys | 09.2021 - Current
Monthly profit over $120,000 with a 20% year over year increase from 2021-2022
Enhanced customer service focus, driving satisfaction through friendliness and efficiency