CECIL H. WYSONG JR., C.E.C.
Prairie Village, KS 66208
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OBJECTIVE
Lead a culinary team to achieve the highest levels of performance in the food
industry measured in terms of customer satisfaction, financial responsibility,
cleanliness and employee satisfaction.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Unparalleled understanding of the restaurant business. From daily operations
to managing budgets and achieving financial results.
With 35 years of experience managing a brigade, I am a proven leader, team
builder and effective communicator who believes in the personal touch of
customer service and employee engagement.
Organized and detail orientated. I have clear understanding of how to meet
project and financial goals while still delivering a superior product and
experience for customers.
Self-motivated and hard working. I am a workaholic by nature and will work
tirelessly to see the best results on all my job responsibilities.
Mentor and teacher of culinary professionals and students. I have led many
apprentices from their culinary schooling to their own executive chef
positions. I enjoy mentoring and contributing to the growth of future chefs.
Artistic and creative. I can produce centerpieces of ice, tallow, butter,
chocolate and sugar.
Skill at creating original menus, executing large private functions and
corporate-wide holiday celebrations.
Proven results include increased club membership numbers, stellar food
service, increased revenues, budgeting and cost controls.
EXPERIENCE
Ben E Keith Foods, Edmond, Oklahoma, 2011-Present
Direct Sales Representative
Milburn Golf and Country Club, Overland Park, Kansas, 1998-2011
Executive Chef
Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club, Prairie Village, Kansas, 1990-1998
Executive Chef
Oakwood Golf and Country Club, Kansas City, Missouri, 1985-1990
Executive Chef
Mission Hills Golf and Country Club, Mission Hills, Kansas, 1976-1985
Executive Chef
Hillcrest Golf and Country Club, Kansas City, Missouri, 1972-1976
Sous Chef
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Executive Chef (C.E.C), 1983-Present
EDUCATION
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
Fine Arts Courses
Wichita South High School, Wichita, Kansas
AFFILIATIONS
Member of the American Culinary Federation (A.C.F.)
Member of the Greater Kansas City Chef s Association
Member of the De L Ordre Des Canardiers of Rouen, France
HONORS AND AWARDS
Who s Who in America Professionalism Award, 2002