Whittaker Patrick
Englewood,CO
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur and culinary expert with a proven track record at Antonio's Neighborhood Cafe and Oskar Blues Brewery. Mastered budget administration and talent development, boosting revenue through innovative strategies. Skilled in marketing tactics and small business operations, consistently enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Chef
University of Denver
Denver, CO
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated work delegation and monitored prep activities at four student commons restaurants.
- Organized buffet tables for large events according to established guidelines.
- Monitored food production to ensure that quality standards were met.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper safety and sanitation procedures.
Owner
Antonio's Neighborhood Cafe
Littleton, CO
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
Executive Sous Chef
Oskar Blues Brewery
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Oversaw the daily cleaning of all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment according to health codes.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen operations.
- Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
Napa, CA05-2016
Skills
- Social media control
- Marketing tactics
- Profit and loss
- Budget administration
- Human resources
- Talent development
- Small business operations
Certification
- State Food Safety Manager
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Muy Thai Coach
- Competitive Jiu Jitsu and wrestler
- marathon Runner
- Musician
Timeline
Production Chef
University of Denver
03.2022 - 05.2023
Owner
Antonio's Neighborhood Cafe
01.2019 - 03.2022
Executive Sous Chef
Oskar Blues Brewery
01.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
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