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Summary: Over 15 Years of Outstanding Experience Seasoned, motivational leader, educated at leading culinary institutions and superior private and hotel restaurants and offering a demonstrated record of food service executive management encompassing international food preparation, large-scale catering, menu and Recipe development, inventory and cost control, personnel supervision and leadership, purchasing and vendor relations, startups and organizational redevelopment and customer service and satisfaction. Insightful, resourceful and decisive with ability to launch and coordinate special events, execute multifaceted plans and build a steady clientele. Problem Solving, Innovative, creative and imaginative with a high energy level and positive work ethic a hands-on team leader. Highly effective in enhancing profits and guiding culinary growth initiatives. Committed to ideals of quality which combine initiative and a drive for success. Personal specialties include classical and nouvelle French, seafood, Mexican, Italian and high-end baking and desserts Always from scratch. Consistently under budget. CAREER TRACK * Contribute vision and creativity designing, developing and directing food preparation. Design appealing, nutritious menu plans. Manage food stock purchasing and apportionment for cost-effective operations. Author effective budget and supervise preparation of 3 meals per day. * Provide effective employee supervision and Leadership to 12-member staff through teamwork, team building, training and mentoring supervise plating and garnishing ensure continuous shift coverage. * Design vendor programs to lower costs utilize seasonal ingredients and incorporate innovative seasonings and textures for high client satisfaction. Identify problem areas and provide timely solutions and resolutions. * Other management duties include developing and marketing catering services and Sales for intimate to large-scale events, test and implement innovative dishes and implementing safety training initiatives for all staff members. Confidential Resume of Owner / Operator 2005 - Present SAS Consulting Belmont, California Executive Chef 2002 - 2004 Fresco Foods@SAP Portola Valley, California Sous Chef 1999 - 2001 Almaden Golf & Country Club Almaden, California Executive Chef 1994 - 1998
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