PHILLIP TADDEI
Alameda,CA
Summary
Motivated professional with exceptional skills in culinary arts and management. Possessing superior leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills, excels at building rapport with customers and colleagues. Innate ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds allows thriving in high-pressure, challenging, and deadline-driven environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Chef specialist
Oakmont Senior Living
08.2023 - Current
- Assist in recruiting and on-boarding of new Back of House key positions, such as Back of House managers, Back of House Supervisors and Lead Servers
- This may include working with the newly hired BOH team members in their community until they are fully functional in their position responsibilities
- Participate in the development and implementation of Oakmont Front of the House operational procedures, policies, training programs, systems, and tools, of which enhance and streamline the operations of the Back of House, creating a consistent and high standard customer service experience in our dining rooms
- Assist in hiring, developing, and establishing BOH teams in all new development and stabilized communities
- Conduct regular and as needed training, re-training, mentoring, and coaching of all Oakmont Front of the House teams
- Identify deficiencies or sub-par standards and implement effective solutions to address and correct
- Assist in maintaining Company expectations on first impressions of the dining room and the culinary department at all assigned Communities
- Maintain constant, detailed, and effective communications with the Regional Operations team, Executive Chefs and Executive Directors, regarding positive and constructive feedback
- Assist in new development, openings of communities as assigned, including but not limited to, team hiring, team training and development, BOH setup, special events, catering, event coordination, and all other areas related to culinary BOH
- Conduct, perform and maintain all tasks, assignments & projects of which are assigned in a timely manner, in accordance with the instructions/expectations outlined for each
- Maintain frequent, timely and effective communications with VP of Culinary Services, and all other applicable persons related to each assignment
- Complete detailed recaps as needed throughout and at the end of assignments, this includes making recommendations based on the continued need of the Community
- Maintain constant professionalism and brand representation while traveling and working in communities
- Follow all interpersonal relation policies
- Adhere to all standard Company policies and procedures as outlined in the team member handbook
Executive Chef
Oakmont Senior Living
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus for senior residents
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
- Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
- Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff, and assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
- Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques to continually revamp the current menu to keep the culinary department exciting for staff and residents
Dietary Manager
Windsor Gardens
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Hands on management style with dining staff, specifically focusing on presentation of food and snacks while ensuring patient/resident satisfaction
- Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items; consistently stayed under monthly budget projections for Dining Department
- Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state- specified rules and regulations
- Managed staff scheduling and hiring while also showing a willingness to fill in holes when COVID leave times frequently overlapped
Executive Chef
Lungomare/ Hyatt Jack London Square
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Overseeing entire food production activities, inventory and ordering, food preparation, storage and rotation, and plate presentation
- Coordinated, supervised, and directed the kitchen team for delivering authentic taste in all types of foods and outstanding customer service
- Create and produce all banquet and a la Carte menus, including specialty and gourmet events up to 800 guests
- Manage staff of 35 including training, supervision, determination of salaries, scheduling; maintain high morale and low turnover rates
Education
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
San Francisco, CA09.2010
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer rapport
- Cultural awareness
- High-pressure environment
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen management
- Supervising experience
Timeline
Regional Chef specialist
Oakmont Senior Living
08.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
Oakmont Senior Living
11.2022 - 08.2023
Dietary Manager
Windsor Gardens
09.2021 - 11.2022
Executive Chef
Lungomare/ Hyatt Jack London Square
06.2019 - 03.2020
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
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