Todd Webster
Culinary Professional
Woodstock,United States
Summary
Experienced Culinary Professional successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities. 20 Years of progressive leadership experience. Formal School trained chef with James Beard Experience and a thorough understanding of the hospitality industry. Well rounded in all areas from the kitchen to back office with experience in supply chain, menu development, business administration and finance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Loan Processor
Watermark Capital
Woodstock, GA
08.2020 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
- Maintained average pipeline size of 45-50 active loans
- Provided quick turnaround times to maintain fast-past schedule.
Executive Chef
Rootstock & Vine
Woodstock, GA
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control and customer service for restaurant.
- Reduced food cost by 20% from opening chefs menu by creating all scratch kitchen and sourcing local purveyors
- Developed training program for new hires with little experience
- Reduced food times by utilizing modern techniques such as sous vide holding
- Created unique monthly 5 course wine pairing menus designed to compliment wines and their regions
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Account Executive
United Seafood
Norcross, GA
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Stayed up-to-date on emerging industry and product standards and trends to revitalize accounts.
- Maintained robustly changing inventory of locally sourced fresh seafood
- Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
- Employed proactive and collaborative approaches to strengthen relationships and manage customer needs.
- Cold called, canvassed and obtained referrals to develop sales pipeline.
- Increased sales by 15%
Executive Chef
Elevation Chophouse
Kennesaw, GA
11.2015 - 05.2017
Sous Chef
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
Miami, FL
04.2011 - 11.2016
Education
MBA - Business Adminstration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 04.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 02.2009 - 09.2011
Skills
Budgeting
Menu development
Strategic planning
Critical Thinking
Additional Information
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant 1990 - 1999
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Sr Loan Processor
Watermark Capital
08.2020 - Current
Project Management Professional (PMP)
05-2020
MBA - Business Adminstration
Western Governors University
04.2020 - 04.2022
Executive Chef
Rootstock & Vine
02.2018 - 07.2020
Account Executive
United Seafood
05.2017 - 02.2018
Executive Chef
Elevation Chophouse
11.2015 - 05.2017
Sous Chef
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
04.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
02.2009 - 09.2011