| Candidate Information | | Title | Executive Chef | | Target Location | US-CO-Colorado Springs |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateFood Services Manager/Director/Executive ChefRestructured Food Service Departments as the Executive Chef/Food Service Director by implementing Sodexos overall Food Service operations programs, too include SMG, FMS, TMC and proper HACCP procedures, as well as encouraging Team building work ethics, which greatly contributed to the passing of our JCAHO inspection. I have Started up AYR and EFY in Wichita, Kansas, Albany, New York and Detroit, Michigan, as well as served as OPS Manager and General Manager in several Accounts. Achieved #1 client satisfaction in the Colorado region, as Food Service Director for Morrison Management Specialists, out of Street Address accounts in the state of Colorado, as well as drastic improvements in overall Food Service satisfaction by client and residents, to include staff acceptance of contracted management with one of Food Services Fortune 50 contracted Management companies.Key SkillsHospitality & Culinary ManagementFront- & Back-of-House OperationsBudgeting & Cost ControlsFive-Star Dining/Menu DevelopmentTeambuilding/Training/SupervisionSafety/Sanitation/HACCP ProceduresVendor/Inventory ManagementCustomer Service ExcellenceMultioutlet OperationsTurnaround ManagementStrategic Marketing & SalesPayroll/P&L ManagementProfit & Growth StrategiesServSafe Instructor/ProctorTeaching CredentialedExperienceI have managed multiple facilities throughout Colorado and numerous states across the US as a Food Services Manager/Director/Executive Chef. My core responsibilities were to manage staff, maintain budgetary standards, and achieve the highest customer service standards in order to accommodate organizational profitability standards. My focus is always on a complete overall food service experience by ensuring that the food is well prepared, as well as training my staff, so that they fully understand their job description and their job duties in order to meet or exceed the organizations core values and mission.Hawthorn Senior Living/Executive Chef 2021-2023New Horizon Foods/Culinary Director2018-2020Sodexo/ Executive Chef/Operations Manager/General Manager 2012-2018Department of Corrections/Teacher I, 2008-2012Morrison Management Specialists/Food Services Director, 2005-2008Life Care Centers of America/Dietary Manager, 2000-2005AAFES/Food Services Foreman, 1998-2000Elevated gross sales of Kays Kitchen, the facilitys staff lounge by 27% in first year as food services manager and by 10% or more every year thereafter.Achieved record profitability of restaurant and catering operations for the past three years. Cut food and labor costs by 16% while increasing sales, food/service quality and guest satisfaction.Redesigned menus and dining room layout; renegotiated terms with vendors/suppliers; halted rampant waste; and unified front- and back-of-house staff to create a cohesive, cooperative team committed to premium guest service and optimum profitability.Created operational budgetary spreadsheets for Life Care Centers of Colorado Springs, still being utilized today.Provided essential food service concepts in the set-up and menu conception for The Little Pasta House Restaurant.AwardsDeficiency free inspection for 2 years.Best facility in food service satisfaction surveys.#1 Client Satisfaction With Morrison in the Colorado Region out of 42 Accounts (2007)Exceptional Staff Management Award for managers within the region (2006, 2007)Exceptional Service Award (2005)Leader of the Year (2016) Sutter Lakeside Hospital, CaliforniaEducationArt Institute of Colorado, AAS Culinary Management, 2005ADDITIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:ServSafe Instructor/Proctor, 2012ServSafe Certified, 2016Hotel/Restaurant Management, 1987Military Service/US Army, 11 years, Discharged with Honors |
