Chad A. McDonell
Valley Drive
Macon, Ga.
31204
Objective: Fulfilling a position that will allow me to fully
contribute my knowledge and skills acquired through solid work
experience.
Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts
Management
Mobile Five Star and AAA Five Diamond
Establishments:
The Breakers Hotel, FL
The Four Seasons Resort, FL
Cherokee Town and Country Club, GA
Certified Serv Safe, National Restaurant Association
Certified Sous Chef, American Culinary Federation
Education: Johnson & Wales University, Charleston, SC '95
Associate in Applied of Science,
Culinary Arts
Academic Honor Achievement Awards GPA
3.2
Distinguished Visiting Chef Award
Johnson & Wales University, Miami, FL
'98
Bachelor in Science, Culinary Arts
Management
Academic Honor Achievement Awards GPA
3.5
Culinary Competition Team Member,
J&WU
Experience: Medical Center of Central Georgia Hospital, GA
Sous Chef/Culinary Supervisor
. Manage Hot Food Production Kitchen
. Help Support Executive Chef
. Support Patient Services
. High Volume Cooking
. Strong Organizational Skills
Private Chef, Macon, GA
. Six Course Menu Concept
. Developing Menu on Clients' Needs
. Knowledge of Healthy Spa Cuisine
. Local Ingredients, Light Sauces
. Simple but Elegant Preperations
. Strong Organizational Skills
. 5 Years of Total Experience
The Grape Wine Bar, Jacksonville,
FL
Executive Chef (2005)
. Opened its First Franchise in Florida
. Managed all Aspect of Culinary Operations Including,
Scheduling, Training, Quality Control
. Accountable for Managing Culinary Financial Responsibilities
Including Food & Labor Costs, and Inventory within Budget
. Maintained Safety and Sanitation Standards
. Ensured Highest Level of Quality in Product
. Supervised 10-15 Employees
. Managed Staff Training and Employee Relations
Pom's Thai Bistro, Jacksonville,
FL
Executive Sous Chef (2004)
Major Responsibilities Includes Day-to-Day Operation
. Responsible for Purchases & Inventory
. Created Daily Menus
. Planned Chef Tasting Six-Course Wine Dinners
. Private Dinners with Mayor & Community Leaders
. Managed Staff Training and Employee Relations
Timuquana Country Club,
Jacksonville, FL
Executive Sous Chef (2003)
Managed Two Dining Rooms and Kitchens
. Created New Menus Daily
. Responsible for Day to Day Operation
. Hosted Wine Dinners, ACF Dinners
. Supervised 15-20 Employees
. Managed Staff Training and Employee Relations
Mobile Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Establishments
. The Breakers Hotel
. The Four Seasons Resort
. Cherokee Town & Country Club
Chefs Who Inspire Me the Most:
. Thomas Keller
. Charlie Trotter
. Norman Van Aken
Volunteer Community Services:
. Member of Martha Bowman United Methodist Church
. Caring Chefs
. Food for Hunger
. Share Our Strength