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Steven Freda

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

Dedicated food safety specialist with extensive experience in inspections, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Proven track record in client relations and team collaboration.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand standards Food safety specialist

EcoSure
Trinity, FL
01.2015 - 12.2023
  • Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with food safety standards and brand standards
  • Worked as a traveler for 2 years in this position
  • Collaborated with diverse clients on specialized programs

Executive Chef

Columbia Sussex Hotels
Tampa, Florida
12.2005 - 12.2015
  • Led culinary operations for multiple hotel locations within Columbia Sussex Corporation, ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction.
  • Opened new hotel acquisitions, including Clearwater Beach Hilton Resort and Tampa Marriott Westshore, establishing culinary standards and operational procedures.

Executive Chef

Hilton Tampa Airport
Tampa, FL
12.2004 - 12.2005
  • Directed culinary operations for this Hotel after a company Take over
  • Developed new menus for hotel culinary operations

Executive Sous Chef

John Q. Hammons Hotels
Tampa, Florida
09.1997 - 12.2004
  • Opened Embassy Suites USF, overseeing entire kitchen setup and operations from new construction.
  • Hired and trained kitchen staff, establishing a high standard of culinary excellence.

  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring timely food preparation and consistent service quality.

Executive Chef

Holiday Inn Worldwide
Tampa, Florida
12.1993 - 09.1997
  • Directed culinary operations for the Tampa Busch Gardens Property

Executive Chef

Prime Hospitality
Fairfield, NY
05.1987 - 12.1993
  • Led culinary operations across multiple hotel locations, ensuring consistency and quality in menu execution.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
06-1987

Skills

  • Current CPFS certification
  • Food safety inspections
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Hazard analysis
  • Client relations
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Brand standards Food safety specialist

EcoSure
01.2015 - 12.2023

Executive Chef

Columbia Sussex Hotels
12.2005 - 12.2015

Executive Chef

Hilton Tampa Airport
12.2004 - 12.2005

Executive Sous Chef

John Q. Hammons Hotels
09.1997 - 12.2004

Executive Chef

Holiday Inn Worldwide
12.1993 - 09.1997

Executive Chef

Prime Hospitality
05.1987 - 12.1993

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Rutgers University
Steven Freda