High Energy Experienced Executive Chef
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Loyal, experienced Chef & former restauranteur looking for that exciting new gig. I play the long game & in search of that great fit where excellent food & team driven culinarians meet good business practices & leadership, resulting happy guests, great profitability & growth.
MOJO world eats & drink (now closed)
Global Small Plates and Tapas Bar and
Contemporary Inspired Southwestern Cuisine
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
MOJO world eats & drink Cleveland Heights, Ohio 2019 - 2023
Lopez Southwest Cleveland Heights, Ohio 2017 - 2019
Mojo Bar.Musicafe Cleveland, Ohio 1999 - 2003
Cena Copa Restaurant Bar Cleveland Heights, Ohio 1995 - 1999
Creation, Construction, Implementation & Effective Administration of Award Winning Restaurants
Staff & Policy Development, Training, Scheduling, Implementation For 40+ Restaurant Staff Management of Purchasing, Cost of Goods & Production of Food & Beverage Programs
Fiscal Management of Cost of Goods & Labor Through Effective Purchasing & Staff Training
Kitchen & Dining Room Design, Equipment Purchasing, Installation & Maintenance
Servsafe Manager in Charge Certification
Independent & Corporate Restaurant Menu Development, Recipe & Cost Control Policies
Supervision, Training & Evaluation of Kitchen Staff
Implementation of Business Policies to Reach Fiscal Goals & Maintain Cost of Goods & Labor
Beverage Program, Front of House Staff Training, Cost Control & Purchasing Policy Maintenance
Payroll, Bookkeeping, Marketing, Public Relations & Client Building
Effective Execution & Utilization of Back-Office, Point of Sale & Accounting Software
Development, Training & Execution of Purchasing, Recipe, Menu, Inventory & Cost Control Programs
Kitchen & Front of The House Equipment Installation & Repair
Recipe & Menu Creation, Standardization & Execution
Extensive Experience in Grill, Sauté, Garde Manger, Butchery, Pastry Arts & Expediting
Proficiency in Classical, Global, European, Traditional & Modern American Cuisines
Banquet & Private Dining Coordination & Execution of Events up to 550 Guests
Creation & Execution of Local & Nationally Recognized Signature Dishes
Nationally Published Recipes & Menu Items
Career Management Training & Specialty Culinary Instruction
ICASI/Loretta Paganini Culinary School Instructing Chef Chesterland, Ohio
Executive Chef menu6 Cleveland, Ohio
Executive Chef Metropolitan Café Cleveland, Ohio
Executive Chef Mario’s International Spas Aurora, Ohio
Executive Chef/General Manager Vivo Restaurant Bar Cleveland, Ohio
Chef/Owner Cena Copa & Mojo Cleveland, Ohio
Executive Chef Player’s on Larchmere Cleveland, Ohio
Line Chef Postrio San Francisco
Sold Out Multicourse Dinner at James Beard House 2006
Television & Radio Appearances
Thank you for your consideration.
BA, Hotel-Restaurant Management, 1989 Johnson & Wales University Providence, Rhode Island
AOS, Culinary Arts, 1988 Johnson & Wales University Providence, Rhode Island
