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
Tatum Ranch Golf Club
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
Sushi Roku And The W Hotel Scottsdale AZ
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
The Mirabel Club
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
Loews Ventana Canyon & The Giorgio Hotel
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