Manager Chef
Resume:
James Archer
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Durham, NC, 27713
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Durham Convention Center Durham, NC
Executive Chef Sep 2014 – Mar 2019
Executed all areas of Food and Beverage maintaining Food and Labor Costs
Customized menus for Weddings and Banquet Service writing all menus and costing
Worked with clients to build custom menus to fit in budgets, along with dietary restrictions and food allergies
Scheduled and performed yearly performance reviews
Worked with various vendors to ensure quality and freshness of local products
Brought back F&B in 3 years under my management to turning a profit
Brookdale Senior Living Chapel Hill, NC
Dining Service Manager-Chef Apr 2011 – Aug 2014
Operational Manager of Assisted Living and Memory Care unit for both properties
Maintained food and labor cost for both units within budget guidelines
Knowledge of modified diets for elderly
Knowledge of cognitive abilities for Dementia
Carolina Meadows Chapel Hill, NC
Chef Manager Apr 2008 – Apr 2011
Supervised staff of 30 and performed yearly reviews
Managed front and back of house operations
Developed and implemented five week menu cycle that changed seasonally
Assisted in developing yearly budget for food and labor
Sage and Swift Catering Company Durham, NC
Kitchen Manager- Chef Aug 2006 – Mar 2008
Kitchen Manager for upscale off-site catering company
Ordered groceries, produce not only for catering but company owned restaurant
Implemented and managed smoked meat program writing HASSAP plan
Other responsibilities included menu development and food ordering for Faculty Commons at Duke University
The Catering Company Chapel Hill, NC
Head Catering Chef Apr 1997 – Aug 2006
Developed menus and performed tasting for potential clients
Leader in entree and sauce making preparations for the company developing new sauces for entrees
EDUCATION
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Hyde Park, NY
Associates of Culinary Arts Culinary Arts (Nov 1996)
Award And Honor: Graduated Cum Laude
PINELLAS VOCATATIONAL INSTITUTE Clearwater, FL
Culinary Arts Culinary (Apr 1986)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Continued Education in Napa Valley-Greystone Winery
CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES
ServSafe
Certified Working Chef-ACF expired 1994
REFERENCES
References available upon request
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