Robert Garrett
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Food service professional with comprehensive background in overseeing food service operations, enhancing customer experiences, and maintaining high standards of food quality. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and adapt to changing needs, ensuring reliable and consistent service. Skilled in resource management and strategic planning, known for reliable and results-driven approach.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Director
SAGE Dining Services
07.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed strategies for minimizing waste during food preparation processes by utilizing proper portioning techniques and reusing ingredients when appropriate.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills and knowledge of food safety procedures.
- Optimized workflow processes by analyzing data on staff performance, customer feedback, and sales trends to make informed decisions about staffing levels and work schedules.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for food service employees, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
Food Service Director
Delmar Gardens
06.2012 - 06.2018
Corporate Executive Chef
Sterling Spoon Culinary Management
06.2010 - 06.2012
Executive Chef
Oglethorpe University/Bon Appetit Management
06.2006 - 06.2010
Executive Chef
Eclipse De Luna/Loca Luna
06.2001 - 06.2006
Cook
Bacchanalia Restaurant/Harvest Restaurant
09.1997 - 06.2001
Sales Representative
SYSCO Food Services/Novartis Nutrition
03.1990 - 10.1997
- Multiple sales awards including Presidents club
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Communications, Journalism, And Public Relations
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASkills
- Executive Chef
- Chef de Cuisine
- Food and Beverage Director
- Food Service Director
- Award winning Sales Representative
- Staff leadership
- Staff training and development
- Food presentation
- Strategic planning
- Facility management
- Menu development
- Process improvements
- Business acumen
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Continuous operational improvement
Affiliations/Media/Projects
Member of the American Culinary Federation
Certified Chef de Cuisine
Featured on Eclipse de Luna episode of PBS television program "This is Atlanta...Cooking"
Oversee and curate the culinary content for social media platforms
Timeline
Food Service Director
SAGE Dining Services
07.2019 - Current
Food Service Director
Delmar Gardens
06.2012 - 06.2018
Corporate Executive Chef
Sterling Spoon Culinary Management
06.2010 - 06.2012
Executive Chef
Oglethorpe University/Bon Appetit Management
06.2006 - 06.2010
Executive Chef
Eclipse De Luna/Loca Luna
06.2001 - 06.2006
Cook
Bacchanalia Restaurant/Harvest Restaurant
09.1997 - 06.2001
Sales Representative
SYSCO Food Services/Novartis Nutrition
03.1990 - 10.1997
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Journalism, And Public Relations
Georgia Southern University
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