Chad W. Gray

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Rochester MN 55902

651-***-****

ab69h1@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Overview Culinary innovator known for producing top quality creative products that contribute to revenue growth while

simultaneously reducing labor and food costs.

Professional Rochester Golf & Country Club Rochester MN July 2012 March 2103

Phone 507-***-****

Experience

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Oversee all food outlets

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Inspire new vision of food standards

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Implement seasonal food and menus

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Streamline food purchases with inventories

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Marriott (Columbia Sussex Co) Bloomington MN

Jan 2010 July 2013

Phone 952-***-****

EXECUTIVE CHEF

1. Manage a staff of 18+

2. Oversee inventories, pricing and usage caps

3. Hire, train, and direct

4. Plan menu, quality control, and minimize waste and costs

5. PNL experience

6. Manage Restaurant, room service, and banquet operations for 700 plus

7. Meet with catering clients to devise appropriate menu

PINZ Family Bowling and Entertainment Center Oakdale MN 2008 2010

Phone 651-***-****

EXECUTIVE CHEF

1. Purchasing and developing for the $13 Million establishment

2. Recruiting and talent management for an average staff of 18

3. Produced and executed a “from scratch” menu

Granite City Food & Brewery Roseville, MN 2006 2008

KITCHEN MANAGER & CORPORATE PARTNER

Phone 651-***-****

• Recruiting and managed talent for a staff average of 30

• Monitored corporate compliance

• Communicated monthly with partners to provide excellent financial and guest satisfaction

The Liffey Irish Pub – St. Paul, MN 2003 2006

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Revamped menu from bar food to traditional Irish cuisine with a French, Mediterranean

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Cut labor from 30 35% to current 10% and reduced food cost 50%

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Develop all shift checks and all cleaning lists to meet sanitation guidelines

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Voted “The Number One Authentic Irish Pub in the Twin Cities” by Minneapolis St. Paul

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Magazine

Pazzaluna – St. Paul, MN

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Saint Paul Hotel – St. Paul, MN

SOUS CHEF, GARDE MANGER CHEF

The Seelbach Hilton/The Oak Room Lousville, KY

GARDE MANGER SUPERVISOR

Sullivan College Louisville KY

Education Graduate: Associate of Science in Culinary Arts Honors Graduate

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