Food & Beverage Director - Holiday Inn - Lakewood, CO
(2024-10)
- Consistently training and advocating handling procedures to insure minimal china breakage and food waste.
- Develop interesting ways of promoting club functions in the dining room, lounge and other outlets.
- Monitor purchasing and receiving procedures
- Maintain appearance, upkeep and cleanliness of all food and beverage equipment and facilities.
- Approve all product invoices before submitting to the accounting department.
- Manage physical inventory verification and provide updated information to the accounting department.
- Responsible for the proper accounting and reconciliation of the POS (Point of Sale systems) and member revenues.
- Maintain records of special events. House counts, food covers, and daily business volumes.
- Ensure that an accurate reservation system is in place.
- Audit and approve weekly payroll
Executive Chef - Sunrise Senior Living - Lakewood, CO
(2023-11 - 2024-10)
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Collaborate with vendors to source the freshest and highest quality ingredients for seasonal menus
- Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, consistently achieving top scores in health department inspections.
Executive Chef - PF Changs - Denver, CO
(2023-04 - 2023-11)
- Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen
- Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff
- Conducts interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates
- Selection, orientation and continual development of all Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
- Prepares work schedule for Sous Chef and kitchen staff
- On-going preservation of safety certification requirements for all kitchen staff
- Responsible for managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
- Responsible for health inspections
- Supervises and facilitates all training for all food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes to all kitchen staff
Executive Chef - Atria Senior Living - Lakewood, CO
(2016-01 - 2023-04)
- Ensures proper timing and production for food orders
- On-going performance appraisals for Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
- Holds kitchen staff accountable for dress code standards
- Responsible for maintaining all product quality standards
- Responsible for maintaining expected food costs and inventory
- Oversees or completes all prep lists and ordering guides
- Completes opening and closing checklists
Kitchen Manager - Applebees - Los Angeles, CA
(2007-03 - 2013-07)
- Oversaw daily operations of a high-volume kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow and timely service to customers
- Managed inventory and ordering processes to minimize waste and control costs, resulting in a 15% reduction in food costs
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, sanitation practices, and teamwork, leading to improved team performance and morale
Technical Records Specialist - Pinnacol Assurance - Denver, CO
(2002-02 - 2006-04)
- Maintain and update technical records, including engineering drawings, documents, and specifications, in compliance with company policies and industry regulations
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure accurate and timely documentation of equipment maintenance, inspections, and repairs
- Audit and verify technical records for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards
- Process requests for information and provide support to internal and external stakeholders regarding technical records
Regional BOH Trainer and Kitchen Manager - Catalina Restaurant Group - Los Angeles, CA
(1987-03 - 2001-11)
- Developed and implemented training programs for back-of-house staff across multiple restaurant locations to ensure consistent quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met
- Conducted regular in-person training sessions and workshops on food preparation, sanitation guidelines, equipment operation, and kitchen efficiency best practices
- Collaborated with regional managers to assess kitchen operations, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations for optimizing workflow and reducing waste
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of kitchen staff to identify training needs, provide feedback, and support career development opportunities within the organization
- Successfully managed kitchen operations at a regional level, overseeing inventory management, ordering supplies, and upholding food safety standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations
