Robert Winbush
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seasoned Culinary Manager with 35 years of experience. Multitasks and inspires a kitchen to produce top-of-the-line work. Successful at saving kitchens money while introducing healthy, innovative menus and systems of organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Culinary Services
Milestone Properties, Cascade Valley Senior Living
Arlington , WA
2021.11 - 2024.02
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards. Providing 'from scratch cooking' whenever possible.
- Established sanitation procedures for kitchen staff members and monitored their implementation.
- Managed staffing levels, trained new employees, and conducted performance evaluations.
- Supervised preparation of meals according to established standards and recipes.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in terms of efficiency and cost savings throughout operations.
- Created a budget and ordered food supplies to meet the needs of the facility.
- Developed menus for special events and holidays, ensuring that items met dietary requirements.
- Maintained records related to inventory, purchases, production costs.
Executive Chef/ Executive Sous Chef
Unidine/Compass, Hearthstone Senior Living
Seattle , WA
2018.09 - 2021.11
- Using Unidine approved menus, working with a registered dietician, helping to provide healthier options. Providing 'from scratch cooking' whenever possible.
- Planned weekly production schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.
Chef Manager
Compass-Eurest Boeing National Accounts, EMC Cafe
Everett , WA
2016.10 - 2018.09
- Serving as the Café’s manager, in charge of implementing Compass policies and procedures
- Using Boeing approved menus, helping to provide healthier options to Boeing employees
- Using my experience to provide the leadership and experience to direct the staff for the Eurest/Boeing/Tully’s community
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Planned special meals for guests, or those with dietary restrictions such as allergies or religious beliefs.
- Handled all guest service issues, accounts receivable, cash handling/deposits, payroll, and ordering, in a P&L account.
Sodexo Operations Food Service Mgr 2
Avalon Culinary Start up Management Team
Seattle , WA
2008.01 - 2016.10
- Served as a General Manager/Executive Chef/ kitchen trainer, to implement Sodexo policies and procedures to new contract clients.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring, to employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Changed over existing menus over to Sodexo approved menus, and provided the leadership and experience to direct the staff for the community
- Trained FOH/BOH staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Handled client and guest service issues, accounts receivable, and ordering.
Education
Johnson and Wales Culinary Arts Program
Skills
- Culinary Expertise
- Recipe Creation
- Cost Control
- Menu Development
- Recipe Development
- Budgeting Master
- Sanitation Expertise
- Food Presentation
- Nutrition Expert
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Current SNHD Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Director of Culinary Services
Milestone Properties, Cascade Valley Senior Living
2021.11 - 2024.02
Executive Chef/ Executive Sous Chef
Unidine/Compass, Hearthstone Senior Living
2018.09 - 2021.11
Chef Manager
Compass-Eurest Boeing National Accounts, EMC Cafe
2016.10 - 2018.09
Sodexo Operations Food Service Mgr 2
Avalon Culinary Start up Management Team
2008.01 - 2016.10
Johnson and Wales Culinary Arts Program
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Current SNHD Food Handlers Card
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