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Stephen Perkins

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic and adaptable Executive Chef with 10+ years of culinary and cooking experience. Strong leader with impeccable communication skills and the ability to build and maintain collaborative and creative working environments. Proven track record of consistently reducing food and labor costs through the implementation and utilization of effective training and communication methods as well as strategic cost analysis.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Delaware North LAX
08.2024 - Current
  • Multi unit outlets
  • Wolfgang Puck, Wahoo Grill, Habit Burger Grill, Loteria , Earth Bar , Farmers Market,Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market and Bistro, T&Y Bakery, Coffee Corner, Magee's Nuts, Magic Nut and Candy, Sticker Planet and Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles,The Coffee Bean, and Tea Leaf.
  • Developed and implemented cost-effective strategies to optimize food purchasing, reducing expenses by 24% while maintaining high quality standards
  • Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh, seasonal ingredients, ensuring the highest level of taste and presentation for all dishes
  • Oversaw kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating presentations to consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences
  • Managed inventory levels and controlled costs through effective portion control measures and waste reduction initiatives
  • Created and standardized recipes for consistent quality across multiple locations
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment according to sanitation guidelines to ensure compliance with health department regulations
  • Collaborated with restaurant management team to develop seasonal menus that showcased local ingredients while meeting customer preferences
  • Conducted regular inspections of food storage areas to maintain freshness standards and prevent spoilage or contamination issues

Executive Chef

Delaware North LAX
08.2024 - Current
  • Multi unit outlets
  • Wolfgang Puck, Wahoo Grill, Habit Burger Grill, Loteria , Earth Bar , Farmers Market,Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market and Bistro, T&Y Bakery, Coffee Corner, Magee's Nuts, Magic Nut and Candy, Sticker Planet and Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles,The Coffee Bean, and Tea Leaf.
  • Developed and implemented cost-effective strategies to optimize food purchasing, reducing expenses by 24% while maintaining high quality standards
  • Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh, seasonal ingredients, ensuring the highest level of taste and presentation for all dishes
  • Oversaw kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating presentations to consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences
  • Managed inventory levels and controlled costs through effective portion control measures and waste reduction initiatives
  • Created and standardized recipes for consistent quality across multiple locations
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment according to sanitation guidelines to ensure compliance with health department regulations
  • Collaborated with restaurant management team to develop seasonal menus that showcased local ingredients while meeting customer preferences
  • Conducted regular inspections of food storage areas to maintain freshness standards and prevent spoilage or contamination issues

Executive Chef

Multi unit outlets
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Chicken and Beer, Native, Barney's Beanery, Slapfish, Sea legs, Restaurants, LAX Delta terminal, Jackmont hospitality.
  • Opening new restaurants, menu development and costing of menu items. preparing order guides.
  • POS development. hiring and training of staff. safety and sanitation program. maintain quality control standards.
  • Managed all aspects of the department's budget, using various computer software programs.
  • Overseas multiple outlets, in terminal 3 ,Delta terminal.
  • Chicken and Beer, Native, Barney's Beanery, Slapfish, Sea legs, Restaurants, LAX Delta terminal, Jackmont hospitality.

Executive Chef

Multi unit outlets
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Chicken and Beer, Native, Barney's Beanery, Slapfish, Sea legs, Restaurants, LAX Delta terminal, Jackmont hospitality.
  • Opening new restaurants, menu development and costing of menu items. preparing order guides.
  • POS development. hiring and training of staff. safety and sanitation program. maintain quality control standards.
  • Managed all aspects of the department's budget, using various computer software programs.
  • Overseas multiple outlets, in terminal 3 ,Delta terminal.
  • Chicken and Beer, Native, Barney's Beanery, Slapfish, Sea legs, Restaurants, LAX Delta terminal, Jackmont hospitality.

Executive Chef

Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Anaheim resort •convention Center
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Directed the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food served in the hotel, using excellent kitchen management skills to reduce costs and ensure safety and sanitation
  • Ensured compliance with all sanitation regulations and safety standards by effectively training 20+ culinary staff members in procedures and expectations
  • Managed all aspects of the department's budget, using various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office to effectively organize and analyze data, resulting in 25% reduced food costs.
  • Created seasonal menus, maintaining knowledge of current cooking trends and best practices in order to develop fresh menus

Executive Chef

Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Anaheim resort •convention Center
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Directed the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food served in the hotel, using excellent kitchen management skills to reduce costs and ensure safety and sanitation
  • Ensured compliance with all sanitation regulations and safety standards by effectively training 20+ culinary staff members in procedures and expectations
  • Managed all aspects of the department's budget, using various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office to effectively organize and analyze data, resulting in 25% reduced food costs.
  • Created seasonal menus, maintaining knowledge of current cooking trends and best practices in order to develop fresh menus

Executive Chef

Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corp.
01.2011 - 02.2022
  • Run 2 corporate dining outlets, effectively leading team to ensure breakfast and lunch is served to 250+ clinical staff and patients on a daily basis
  • Manage a special-events banquet facility as well as a full-service mobile catering facility, keeping up with current cooking trends and best practices in order to stay competitive in a dynamic market
  • Serve as a instructor at the Culinary Academy, an onsite training school, helping over 100 students annually to become competent chefs and leaders in the field
  • Hire, train, and develop culinary staff members, using strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team of 30+ members
  • Develop seasonal menus that meet quality standards, applying creativity to produce fresh menus exceeding guest expectations
  • Oversee quality control, effectively communicating processes and guidelines to staff members to assure adherence to all quality standards in place

Executive Chef

Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corp.
01.2011 - 02.2022
  • Run 2 corporate dining outlets, effectively leading team to ensure breakfast and lunch is served to 250+ clinical staff and patients on a daily basis
  • Manage a special-events banquet facility as well as a full-service mobile catering facility, keeping up with current cooking trends and best practices in order to stay competitive in a dynamic market
  • Serve as a instructor at the Culinary Academy, an onsite training school, helping over 100 students annually to become competent chefs and leaders in the field
  • Hire, train, and develop culinary staff members, using strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team of 30+ members
  • Develop seasonal menus that meet quality standards, applying creativity to produce fresh menus exceeding guest expectations
  • Oversee quality control, effectively communicating processes and guidelines to staff members to assure adherence to all quality standards in place

Executive Chef

Hilton Pasadena
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Directed the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food served in the hotel, using excellent kitchen management skills to reduce costs and ensure safety and sanitation
  • Ensured compliance with all sanitation regulations and safety standards by effectively training 20+ culinary staff members in procedures and expectations
  • Managed all aspects of the department's budget, using various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office to effectively organize and analyze data, resulting in 25% reduced food costs
  • Created seasonal menus, maintaining knowledge of current cooking trends and best practices in order to develop fresh menus resulting in 50+ positive reviews from guests over span of 5 years

Executive Chef

Hilton Pasadena
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Directed the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food served in the hotel, using excellent kitchen management skills to reduce costs and ensure safety and sanitation
  • Ensured compliance with all sanitation regulations and safety standards by effectively training 20+ culinary staff members in procedures and expectations
  • Managed all aspects of the department's budget, using various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office to effectively organize and analyze data, resulting in 25% reduced food costs
  • Created seasonal menus, maintaining knowledge of current cooking trends and best practices in order to develop fresh menus resulting in 50+ positive reviews from guests over span of 5 years

Executive Chef; Chef/Co-Owner

Gourmet Grill
01.2004 - 01.2006

Executive Chef; Chef/Co-Owner

Gourmet Grill
01.2004 - 01.2006

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CA

High school diploma - undefined

Providence high school
Burbank, CA

Skills

  • POS
  • Restaurant experience
  • Sales
  • Leadership
  • Cooking
  • Electrical experience
  • Organizational Skills
  • Maintenance
  • Budgeting
  • Food industry
  • Menu Planning
  • Knife skills
  • Inventory Control
  • Supervising experience
  • Employment & labor law
  • HVAC
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Procurement
  • Restaurant Management Software
  • Catering Experience
  • Management
  • Culinary Science
  • Safety
  • Profit & Loss
  • Kitchen Management
  • Serving
  • Food preparation
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Facilities management
  • Purchasing
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Recruiting
  • Kitchen management
  • Catering
  • Quality Control
  • Food handling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Supervising Experience
  • Property management
  • Customer Service
  • Culinary experience
  • Menu planning
  • Food Safety
  • Forecasting
  • Human resources

Certification

  • Driver's License, n8296134, 2021-07-01, 2026-08-31
  • Food Handler Certification, 2024-02-01, 2026-02-28
  • ServSafe, 2024-01-01, 2026-01-31

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Timeline

Executive Chef

Delaware North LAX
08.2024 - Current

Executive Chef

Delaware North LAX
08.2024 - Current

Executive Chef

Multi unit outlets
09.2022 - 08.2024

Executive Chef

Multi unit outlets
09.2022 - 08.2024

Executive Chef

Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Anaheim resort •convention Center
02.2022 - 09.2022

Executive Chef

Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Anaheim resort •convention Center
02.2022 - 09.2022

Executive Chef

Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corp.
01.2011 - 02.2022

Executive Chef

Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corp.
01.2011 - 02.2022

Executive Chef

Hilton Pasadena
01.2006 - 01.2011

Executive Chef

Hilton Pasadena
01.2006 - 01.2011

Executive Chef; Chef/Co-Owner

Gourmet Grill
01.2004 - 01.2006

Executive Chef; Chef/Co-Owner

Gourmet Grill
01.2004 - 01.2006

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

California Culinary Academy

High school diploma - undefined

Providence high school

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