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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatePHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEBoca Raton, FLK/WKEVIN WALKERKevin Walker6503 N. Military Trail 2202Boca Raton, Fl 33496Objective:Highly Skilled and experienced culinary professional with a background in both culinary arts and hotel restaurant management.Proven track record of success in Executive Chef roles, with expertise in menu development, team management and event execution.Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my talents to drive culinary excellence and exceed client expectations.Education:Bachelors degree In Hotel and Restaurant Management -Johnson & Wales University, SC 94Associate degree in culinary arts-Johnson & Wales University, SC 92Work Experience:Executive ChefAlexander Events, Catering Fort LauderdaleAugust 2008- May 2024 16 yearsDeveloped menus and managed all aspects of off-premise catering operationsIncluding hand shopped ingredients.Oversaw ordering, receiving, inventor, scheduling and sanitation.Led a team of 10 chefs and 3 dishwashers.Successfully executed events ranging from intimate gatherings to large- scale functions of up to 3,000 peopleChef de CuisineMarks at the Park, Mizner ParkBoca Raton, FLMay 2006-August 2008Created daily menus and specials.Managed kitchen operations, including prep, ordering, receiving and scheduling.Ensured high standards of product quality and rotation.Executive ChefContemporary Caterers, Boca Raton, FlJune 2004-May 2006Designed menus for custom clients and executed events.Handled scheduling, budgeting, ordering and cost analysis.Executive Chef/OwnerHarpoon Harrys, Hollywood, FLFebruary 2000- June 2004Managed all aspects of restaurant operations, including menu development, payroll, scheduling and inventory.Booked entertainment and kept up with industry trends to stay competitive.Corporate Executive ChefMotorola, Palm Beach-GatewayApril 1998- February 2000Provided culinary leadership for corporate dining facilities.Developed menus and managed Kitchen operations.Skills:Menu DevelopmentTeam ManagementEvent ExecutionOrdering and Inventory ManagementBudgeting and cost analysisExcell, Microsoft and WordSanitation and Food SafetyCustomer ServiceTrend Analysis and adaptationExcellent Knife SkillsPunctualLoyalGreat CommunicatorPay attention to the details.Certifications:Serve Safe ManagerExperience:Food Editor, Womens Fitness International Magazine 2000-2004Wrote healthy menus and provided food advice geared towards healthy living and clean food.Published articles aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.Contributed to the magazines content for its entire four-year circulation period.Please see attached letters of recommendation and additional personal and professional references available upon request. |