Thomas Clark
Brighton,MI
Summary
High-performing Executive Chef with a substantial background in culinary arts and restaurant operations. Skilled at managing multifaceted culinary operations, working closely with vendors to produce excellent quality while maintaining food and labor costs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Schoolcraft College Culinary Operations
06.2022 - Current
Oversaw culinary operations for on campus dining across 11 locations. Managed both full time and student staff with a focus on industry mentorship.
Sous Chef
Walnut Creek Country Club
05.2021 - 06.2022
Management of operations and menu for private clubs fine dining restaurant.
Executive Chef
Polo Fields Country Club
07.2019 - 05.2021
Management of all culinary operations including a la carte dining, catering, and banquets. Implemented additional food safety protocol during pandemic.
Executive Sous Chef
Walnut Creek Country Club
03.2014 - 07.2019
Management of operations and menu for country club's casual restaurant.
Kitchen Manager, Line Cook
Alexanders Land & Sea
03.2015 - 05.2016
Line Cook
Gandy Dancer
10.2013 - 05.2014
Sous Chef
Downtown Main Martini Bar and Grille
11.2012 - 11.2013
Sous Chef/ Kitchen Manager
Evans Street Station
05.2009 - 10.2012
Line Cook
Glass House Café
01.2011 - 05.2012
Line Cook
Ravens Club
10.2011 - 03.2012
Education
Culinary Arts Management
Washtenaw Community College
05.2013
Business Management
Western Michigan University
04.2009
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
05.2008
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Product Budgeting, Inventory and Costing
- Labor Scheduling and Budgeting
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ala Carte, Catering, and Banquet Menu Planning and Execution
- Proficient in Professional and Hospitality software
- ServSafe Management/Allergen Certification
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Kitchen Management
- Customer Service
- Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
Certified Executive Chef - American Culinary Federation
Certification
- Certified Executive Chef – American Culinary Federation, 07/2023
- Servsafe and Servsafe Allergens Certified
Philanthropic Activities
- Special Olympics
- March of Dimes
- Graze to Raise
- Share Our Strength
- Zoo To Do
Affiliations
- American Culinary Federation
Timeline
Executive Chef
Schoolcraft College Culinary Operations
06.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Walnut Creek Country Club
05.2021 - 06.2022
Executive Chef
Polo Fields Country Club
07.2019 - 05.2021
Kitchen Manager, Line Cook
Alexanders Land & Sea
03.2015 - 05.2016
Executive Sous Chef
Walnut Creek Country Club
03.2014 - 07.2019
Line Cook
Gandy Dancer
10.2013 - 05.2014
Sous Chef
Downtown Main Martini Bar and Grille
11.2012 - 11.2013
Line Cook
Ravens Club
10.2011 - 03.2012
Line Cook
Glass House Café
01.2011 - 05.2012
Sous Chef/ Kitchen Manager
Evans Street Station
05.2009 - 10.2012
Culinary Arts Management
Washtenaw Community College
Business Management
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
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