Andi D'Arcy

Executive Chef

New Hartford, CT

ac8hb6@r.postjobfree.com

860-***-****

Passionate and creative hospitality professional with a desire to bring the best quality service to my guests. Comfortable in fast paced, high stress situations requiring attention to detail and follow through. Proven success in organizing tasks, increasing efficiency and obtaining maximum results from limited resources and manpower. Highly skilled BOH/FOH professional with excellent communication skills.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Executive Chef

David's Soundview Catering

October 2016 to May 2018

Expertly managed scratch kitchen in corporate café. Revamped entire café menu and produced all food on premises. Organized employee schedules and work duties to promote cross training, efficient production and consistent food costs. Encouraged my staff to go the extra mile for all guests and team members alike.

Chef Manager

Middlewoods of Newington

April 2012 to October 2016

Overtook full service of kitchen in a 60 unit assisted living facility. Established dining services plan for six seatings of daily meals. Set up new service program which allowed for more quality time to be spent on guests needs and requests. Created a monthly forum for residents and guest to give feedback to myself, my Executive Director and my staff.

Sous Chef

Jennifers Kitchen & Catering

September 2007 to April 2010

Catering lead on site and off premises for parties of up to 300 people. Prepared special menus for monthly wine dinners and weekly wine tastings. Set up training program for employees in guest relations and wine service.

Memberships and Hobbies:

ServSafe Certified consistently for 20 years.

Member of Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals. Multiple contributions made to Meals on Wheels Program. I am a frequent volunteer to various programs and events in and around New England. I am able to multi task and adapt to do whatever is asked of me. Most recently I worked at The Still River Music Festival and Tibet Fest in Goshen, CT. I love photography, reading, music, American History and being outside.

Education

Some college

Skills

Cuisine, Italian

Certifications/Licenses

ServSafe Food Protection Manager

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