SUMMARY Dedicated and Passionate Culinary Arts Professional - with over 25 years of commendable progressive experience delivering excellence in food quality, hospitality and guest service. Consistently demonstrates superior interpersonal, analytical and creative abilities with widely recognized high-growth companies. Driven equally by both quality and efficiency, I am ready to confidently assume new challenges while offering profound, multi-dimensional expertise in a collaborative environment as your next F&B Director. Executive Chef or General Manager. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Lowering Expenses & Maximizing Profit * Food & Labor Costs * Risk Management * Increasing Department Efficiency * New Business Development * Customer Retention * Ordering & Inventory * Team Development * Kitchen Systems Development * Kitchen Design & Construction - Restaurant Operations AWARD WINNING RECOGNITION 2 Time Winner "Taste of South Tampa" 2010 and 2011 Winner "Excellence in Food Quality" - Cobb Theaters USA 2009 Featured in Tampa Bay Magazine, Tampa Bay Times and St. Pete Times Television Appearances on FOX, CBS and local Tampa Bay affiliates

Highlights:

• Quality
• Pricing
• AT&T
• Chef
• Cost Control
• Development Activities
• Forecast
• Internal Controls
• Inventory
• Policies and Procedures