Richard Jensen
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Enthusiastic chef with over 40 years of experience in the high volume, fast paced restaurant, institutional and hospitality industry. Excellent reputation for being reliable, hard working, quality driven and a team player. Always striving to learn and improve and to help others to do the same.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Lei-Lei's Bar And Grill
Kahuku, Hawaii
07.2004 - 04.2022
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews. 60 employees.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption, ordered food to keep proper inventories, developed and standardized recipes for consistent quality.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant. Sales of $1.5 Million at beginning to $ 6 Million at end.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders. Received food and beverage deliveries.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity. Training to work smarter not harder.
- Coordinated large parties and banquets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Special Events and Catering
- Safe Food Handling
- Instruction and Delegation
- Food Prep Planning
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training and management
- Restaurant Operations
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Servsafe Certification
Accomplishments
Vast industry experience and knowledge in many types of cuisines and operations. Adept at organizing and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Other interests
The outdoors, sports, travel and cooking.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive Chef
Lei-Lei's Bar And Grill
07.2004 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
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