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
2016.09 - 2024.09
- 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
2015.01 - 2016.08
- Managed all culinary operations
- Banquet and À la Carte
- Menu development
- Staffing
Executive Chef
Dyron's Lowcountry
Birmingham
2014.04 - 2014.11
- Led culinary team of 9
- Menu development
Owner/Executive Chef
The Victoria Restaurant
Anniston
2009.09 - 2014.03
- Managed all business operations
- FOH, BOH, Admin
Executive Chef/General Manager
Standard Bistro
Mt. Laurel
2003.03 - 2009.08
Executive Chef
Metro Grill
Birmingham
2001.08 - 2003.01
Sous Chef
Highland's Bar & Grill/Bottega
Birmingham
1995.03 - 2001.07
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA1994-01
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
2016.09 - 2024.09
Executive Chef
Inverness Country Club
2015.01 - 2016.08
Executive Chef
Dyron's Lowcountry
2014.04 - 2014.11
Owner/Executive Chef
The Victoria Restaurant
2009.09 - 2014.03
Executive Chef/General Manager
Standard Bistro
2003.03 - 2009.08
Executive Chef
Metro Grill
2001.08 - 2003.01
Sous Chef
Highland's Bar & Grill/Bottega
1995.03 - 2001.07
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Art Institute of Atlanta