Timothy Fields
Summary
Talented culinary leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced in several cuisines, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 30 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Hospitality skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Arcis Golf
06.2015 - Current
- Evaluate food products to verify freshness and quality in this farm to table restaurant.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, positive reinforcement and performance reviews.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as pillar events like cooking classes and theme dinners
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency. Innovated new techniques like salt block cooking, sous vide and table side smoked dishes
Executive Chef
Innovative Dinning Group
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Opened this world class hotel in the heart of old town Scottsdale
- Recruitment and development of talant
- Trained in classic Japanese cuisine including sushi
- Developed menus and training guilds for all outlets and banquets
Executive Chef
Discovery Land
10.2003 - 02.2008
- Opened this FLW style private club
- created and executed events with upscale and engaging food offerings
- developed relationships with members guests and team members to build a strong bond and trust
Executive Chef
Loews Hotels
05.1996 - 05.2001
- Turned the Tuscany Room from Cal- Ital into a truly Tuscan concept
- Developed kitchen staff through the ACF Culinary Apprenticeship program to create our newest chefs in the industry
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings and cooking classes
- Developed and managed an artisan Italian wine list
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospital Administration
American Culinary Federation
Chefs Apprentice Program01.1996
Skills
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Order Delivery Practices
- Employee Training
- Resource Management
Certification
Certified Executive Chef American Culinary Federation
Accomplishments
Multiple ACF gold medals
Colorado Chef of the Year
Graduate of the Badia a Coltibuono in Chianti Italy
Timeline
Executive Chef
Arcis Golf
06.2015 - Current
Executive Chef
Innovative Dinning Group
08.2008 - 08.2013
Executive Chef
Discovery Land
10.2003 - 02.2008
Executive Chef
Loews Hotels
05.1996 - 05.2001
Associate of Arts - Hospital Administration
American Culinary Federation