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Todd Leech

South Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chef with extensive experience in menu planning, cost control, and kitchen leadership. Proven success in team leadership and food safety, excelling in menu development and maintaining a strong work ethic. Bringing innovative culinary skills and proactive approach to advance career in a new, challenging role. High-performing Chef offering 40+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Rare Steakhouse
02.2020 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Rare Steakhouse
07.2017 - 02.2020

Sous Chef

Devon's Steak & Seafood
03.2015 - 07.2017

Sous Chef

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
02.2012 - 03.2015

Sous Chef

M & I Bank
08.1998 - 02.2012

Executive Sous Chef

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
03.1996 - 08.1998

Sous Chef

Restaurante Bartolotta
03.1994 - 03.1996

Kitchen Manager

Karl Ratzsch
12.1992 - 03.1994

Cook

Grenadiers
07.1991 - 07.1992

Line Cook Intern

Embassy Club
02.1985 - 07.1991

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Iowa Culinary Institute
Ankeny, IA
06.1986

Skills

  • Food Safety
  • Menu Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Menu development
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Executive Chef

Rare Steakhouse
02.2020 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Rare Steakhouse
07.2017 - 02.2020

Sous Chef

Devon's Steak & Seafood
03.2015 - 07.2017

Sous Chef

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
02.2012 - 03.2015

Sous Chef

M & I Bank
08.1998 - 02.2012

Executive Sous Chef

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
03.1996 - 08.1998

Sous Chef

Restaurante Bartolotta
03.1994 - 03.1996

Kitchen Manager

Karl Ratzsch
12.1992 - 03.1994

Cook

Grenadiers
07.1991 - 07.1992

Line Cook Intern

Embassy Club
02.1985 - 07.1991

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Iowa Culinary Institute
Todd Leech