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Philip McCulloch

Philip McCulloch

Chef
Coldspring,TX

Summary

Background includes inventory management, sales leadership and recordkeeping. Organized and forward-thinking food service professional with a flexible and motivational management style. Committed and hardworking Chef with 13 years of experience directing Industry food service. Well-rounded leader with talent for supervising employees and Skill. Swift problem solver with quick and effective solutions to wide array of issues. Veteran Food Service Manager successful at improving operations through efficiency updates, cost control strategies and profit management optimization. Excellent communication, planning and conflict resolutions skills. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Ambitious Chef with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
Certification

Work History

General Manager of Food Service

American Private Chef Services LLC
03.2018 - Current
  • Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations.
  • Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
  • Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Menu design, standardization of recipes, create menu, createted specials.

Chef

American Private Chef Services LLC
03.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • HACCP, SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED.

Education

Sustainability Studies

World Chefs Academy
08.2023

Certified - Foid Safety Management

360 Training
Online
07.2023

Associate Of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute LeNôtre
Houston Texas
05.2022

Skills

  • Production Records
  • Staff Leadership
  • Sales Planning
  • Guest Relations
  • Menu Design
  • Purchasing
  • Management
  • Teaching
  • Team Building
  • HACCP CERTIFIED
  • SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Made-to-Order Meals
  • Waste Control
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Utensils and Equipment
  • Menu Planning
  • Baking and Broiling Skills
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Company Safety Standards
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • New Hire Training
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Food Inventories
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Recipe Development
  • Kitchen Crew Training
  • Foodstuff Procurement
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Food Safety Oversight
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Steady Food Flows
  • Effective Communication
  • Catering Events
  • Performance Improvement
  • Knife Use
  • Food Service Operations
  • Kitchen Management
  • Hand Tools
  • Developing Menus
  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Chef Support
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Train Staff
  • Procedure Preparation
  • Cook Consistent Dishes
  • Staff Performance Assessments
  • Mixing Dishes
  • Hiring, Training and Development
  • Contamination Prevention
  • Counter Sanitization
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Supply Estimates
  • Surface Work
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Brand Loyalty
  • Handling Plates
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Control Labor Costs
  • Special Requests
  • Hospitality Management
  • Estimate Food Needs
  • Culinary Trends
  • Create Recipes
  • Rotation Procedures
  • Verify Food Quality
  • Cooking Technique Demonstrations
  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
  • Sandwich Artistry
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Staff Recruiting and Hiring
  • Production Preparation
  • Machinery Upkeep
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Sauce Preparation
  • Chef Consultations
  • Work Assignments
  • Equipment Purchasing
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Food and Beverage Pairings
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • BOH Operations
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Tool Preparation
  • Scheduling
  • Operations Management
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Process Improvement

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 98% sales by completing marketing with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved supply issues which led to better buying.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Catering.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.

Affiliations

American Red Cross, CPR, Defibulator adult and child Certified.


Member American Culinary Federation


Alumni President 2023

Culinary Institute LeNôtre

Certification

  • Food Safety Training - Ongoing
  • Certified Chef, American PrivateChefServicesLLC- Current

Work Availability

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Quote

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers

Timeline

General Manager of Food Service

American Private Chef Services LLC
03.2018 - Current

Chef

American Private Chef Services LLC
03.2018 - Current

Sustainability Studies

World Chefs Academy

Certified - Foid Safety Management

360 Training

Associate Of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute LeNôtre
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