Tom Becker

Commute is too long and expensive. Looking for more local.

Banquet Sous Chef - Golden Hotel

(2026-05)

Commute is too long and expensive. Looking for more local.

BBQ Expert, Captain Traeger, Gozney trained, Certified Eggspert, Demo Captain - Moore Lumber ACE Hardware - Pine, CO 80470

(2022-07 - 2026-05)

• Demos: Traeger Pro 22, 34, 780, Woodridge Pro, Flatrock, Blackstone, Gozney ARC, Roccbox, Egg, Ooni Koda and Weber

Special Events and Catering - Self-Employed

(2016-08 - 2022-07)

Catering, coordination and execution of Private and Business Events, Parties and Celebrations.

Cooking Instructor - Mount Vernon Country Club - Golden, Colorado

(2014-03 - 2017-03)

Operations Director - Overlook Bar, Grill and Pool

Coordination and Management of Bar, Grill and Swimming Pool operations and staff

• Responsible for staffing, training, scheduling, sanitation, pool chemicals, guest & staff safety
• Oversight of food and beverage service

Executive Chef, Private Chef, Event Coordinator, Owner - Self-Employed - Evergreen, Colorado

(2009-01 - 2022-12)

Special Events and Catering

• Sales and Menu coordination of private parties, corporate events and fundraising events
• Custom-menu creation, pricing, ordering, scheduling of personnel
• Strategic networking and negotiations with customers and event facilities

Executive Chef and Dietary Manager - Augustana Elk Run Assisted Living - Evergreen, Colorado

(2010-08 - 2012-07)

• Dietary specific menu creation
• Hiring, training, and scheduling of kitchen staff
• Managing inventory, purchasing, and budget control

Executive Chef and Owner - Tanglewoods Restaurant and Bar - Evergreen, Colorado

(2005-01 - 2009-09)

• Menu creation and orchestration
• Ordering, pricing and negotiation of product through various purveyors
• Interviewing, hiring and training of all staff
• Full kitchen staff scheduling

Sales, Marketing, Show Production - Midtown Productions

Board Member - StageDoor Theatre

• Theatre development, fundraising, stage, sound, design, production

Culinary School of the Rockies

Eastern Illinois University