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Overview
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Tyondre Emanuel

Manor,TX

Summary

Innovative Executive Sous Chef with over 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury hospitality environments. Skilled in managing multi-million-dollar food and beverage operations, directing large culinary teams, and driving financial performance through food cost control, labor management, and menu innovation. Proven track record of elevating guest experiences, developing culinary talent, and supporting brand standards within top-tier hotel and resort brands.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Sous Chef – Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

JW Marriott Austin
Austin, TX
07.2024 - Current
  • Co-manage an $8.4 million upscale Italian steakhouse within a 1,013-room luxury hotel.
  • Lead culinary team comprising 2 Sous Chefs, 1 Supervisor, and 25+ Line Cooks.
  • Oversee P&L, COGS, labor costs, and inventory management to maintain a food cost target of 37.9%.
  • Promote associate development and cross-training to enhance team performance and flexibility.
  • Ensure consistent high standards in food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
  • Platinum EcoSure Audit for 2025.

Sous Chef – Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

JW Marriott Austin
Austin, TX
02.2022 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in opening and launching Dean’s Italian Steakhouse, a high-volume elevated dining experience.
  • Managed daily kitchen operations including line checks, prep lists, temperature monitoring, and inventory controls.
  • Supported scheduling, labor analysis, waste management, and private dining execution.
  • Contributed to menu planning, ordering, and associate training initiatives.

Culinary Supervisor

Edge Rooftop
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Led a team of 4–6 associates in a $3.5 million mid-volume rooftop dining venue.
  • Oversaw banquet preparations, inventory ordering, labor scheduling, and private event catering.
  • Maintained WLW (White Lodging Way) standards through rigorous daily checks and quality control.

Campus Chef (COVID 19)

KLA Schools of Sweetwater
Austin, TX
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Sole chef responsible for preparing meals for 80–100 children, accommodating dietary restrictions.
  • Planned weekly rotating menus and bulk prepped meals from scratch ensuring nutritional compliance.
  • Managed food ordering, storage, and safety inspections in line with health regulations.

Cook I

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Orlando, FL
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Conducted receipt, inspection, and rotation of all food products to ensure freshness and quality.
  • Prepared menu items to standardized recipes and plated food following presentation guidelines.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and completed closing side work efficiently.

Cook II

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Orlando, FL
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Prepared specialty dishes to order and managed workstation readiness.
  • Monitored food quality and timely delivery to guests in a fast-paced luxury resort environment.

Cook III / Line Cook Supervisor

Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL
11.2014 - 10.2017
  • Supervised line cooks while preparing made-to-order food items maintaining high quality and speed.
  • Conducted portion control and spoilage documentation supporting cost control efforts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boone High School
Orlando, FL
05-2011

Skills

  • Executive Leadership & Team Development
  • Food Cost & P&L Management
  • Menu Engineering & Recipe Development
  • Labor Scheduling & Analysis
  • Inventory Control & Product Ordering
  • Waste Management & Quality Assurance
  • Associate Training & Cross-Training
  • Time Management & Operational Efficiency

Certification

  • Serv-Safe Manager
  • AllerTrain Certified ( Marriott)
  • CPR Certified

Accomplishments

  • Manager of the Quarter 2023 & 2024
  • 100% AES Scores in 2023 & 2024 for Dean's Italian Steakhouse
  • White Lodging Restaurant of the Year 2024 - Company Wide

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef – Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

JW Marriott Austin
07.2024 - Current

Sous Chef – Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

JW Marriott Austin
02.2022 - 07.2024

Culinary Supervisor

Edge Rooftop
02.2021 - 02.2022

Campus Chef (COVID 19)

KLA Schools of Sweetwater
08.2020 - 02.2021

Cook I

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
11.2019 - 07.2020

Cook II

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
08.2017 - 11.2019

Cook III / Line Cook Supervisor

Universal Orlando Resort
11.2014 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Boone High School

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