Paul Novicky

Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and hospitality executive with 35+ years leading award-winning restaurants and F&B operations as owner, operator, and innovative leader. Known for building processes, elevating culture and guest experiences while optimizing costs and increasing growth, revenues, and profitability.

Vice President of Innovations/Concept Development - Foxden Cap - Little Rock, AR

(2022-05 - 2026-06)

• Build SOP standards, cost control policies across revenue outlets
• Recruit, coach, mentor culinary and FOH leaders to strengthen culture and accountability. Optimize concepts that elevate guest experiences and profitability.

Food and Beverage Hospitality Director - Saracen Casino/Resort - Pine Bluff, AR

(2021-05 - 2022-04)

• Implemented FOH/BOH workflows to increase efficiencies and consistency across multiple diverse outlets
• Establish a professional culture with accountability and execution.

Owner/ President - Culinary Consultants, LLC. - Little Rock, AR

(1998-02 - 2020-07)

• Analyze and instruct businesses to excel in all aspects of the hospitality industry: management, financial, and training.

The Anthony School and Dinner to Go Catering - Little Rock, AR

(2009-08 - 2020-07)

• Created a multi-global weekly Cuisine Lunch program focusing on quality and creativity for students and staff of Prek3 to Eight Grade
• Developed the initial, premier meal replacement program for parents, staff, and local community

Owner/ Executive Chef - The Chef Table Society - Little Rock, AR

(2013-01 - 2015-01)

• Exclusive, In-home multi-course global catering with coursed wines and elevated services.

Owner/ Executive Chef - Nu Cuisine Lounge - Little Rock, AR

(2004-11 - 2007-05)

• Managed all day-to-day options for FOH/BOH.

Owner/ Executive Chef - Spaule’ - Little Rock, AR

(1995-05 - 2002-12)

• All culinary obligations focusing on creation, execution, and quality.

Univ.of Nebraska-Lincoln

Service and Hospitality - Ed Osterland MS

Dale Carnegie Management

Accounting/Controls - Restaurant Institute