Robert "Alan" Martin
Birmingham
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with more than 20 years experience leading successful culinary teams. Team builder with "hands on" approach fostering creativity while ensuring food safety and cost control. Well organized, detail oriented, and highly motivated. Thoughtful balance of creative, innovative cuisine and practical efficient execution. Passion for learning, sharing ideas, and teaching.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Greystone Golf & Country Club
Birmingham
09.2016 - 09.2024
- Oversaw all culinary operations, generating $4.6 million in sales
- Three restaurants (fine dining, casual dining, café), banquet kitchen, and two satellites (pool kitchen, turn kitchen)
- Culinary team of 23
- Menu development
- Staffing
- Budgeting and financial projections
- Managed and executed culinary operations for Region's Tradition Golf Tournament 7 years
- Attended six Chef to Chef Conferences.
- Instructed Chef classes, fostering creativity and proficiency in culinary arts
Executive Chef
Inverness Country Club
Birmingham
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed all culinary operations
- Banquet and À la Carte
- Menu development
- Staffing
Executive Chef
Dyron's Lowcountry
Birmingham
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Led culinary team of 9
- Menu development
Owner/Executive Chef
The Victoria Restaurant
Anniston
09.2009 - 03.2014
- Managed all business operations
- FOH, BOH, Admin
Executive Chef/General Manager
Standard Bistro
Mt. Laurel
03.2003 - 08.2009
Executive Chef
Metro Grill
Birmingham
08.2001 - 01.2003
Sous Chef
Highland's Bar & Grill/Bottega
Birmingham
03.1995 - 07.2001
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA01-1994
Skills
- Menu development
- Culinary operations
- Food safety
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Team building and development
- Cost control
- Problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- ServSafe certified
- Inventory management
- Food and beverage pairing
- Recipe creation
- Food prep planning
- Recipe development
- Purchasing
- Kitchen equipment operation
Accomplishments
- Voted one of Birmingham's Best Chefs for eight years by Birmingham Weekly
- Featured on Food Network's "Top 5" series
- Featured on Food Network's "Best Chefs" series Birmingham
- Appeared in Southern Living, Cottage Living, Birmingham Magazine, Cooking Light, Portico, Birmingham News, Birmingham Business Journal, Birmingham Restaurants.com, Birmingham Weekly, Black & White, and more...
Timeline
Executive Chef
Greystone Golf & Country Club
09.2016 - 09.2024
Executive Chef
Inverness Country Club
01.2015 - 08.2016
Executive Chef
Dyron's Lowcountry
04.2014 - 11.2014
Owner/Executive Chef
The Victoria Restaurant
09.2009 - 03.2014
Executive Chef/General Manager
Standard Bistro
03.2003 - 08.2009
Executive Chef
Metro Grill
08.2001 - 01.2003
Sous Chef
Highland's Bar & Grill/Bottega
03.1995 - 07.2001
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Art Institute of Atlanta
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