Goal
To be hired for the position of Chef, where I can lead and/or build a great team. I want to increase company revenue by controlling spending on food, food waste and labor costs.
Accomplishments
I opened the Manhattan branch of the Waterfront Ale House, hiring and training the staff, putting systems in place, and developing recipes for menu items well known in New York City.
Promoted to Executive Sous Chef of United Nations Food Service then temporary Executive Chef during 2 month search for new Executive Chef
Special Skills
Competed with the Fugheddaboutit NYC barbecue team to compete in National contests and always won awards in them. Then used the recipes and techniques to make BBQ item for the restaurant.
Can fabricate and portion large cuts of meats and seafood for preparation and service.
Utilizing proper purchasing, storage, and preparation to lower and maintain food costs.
Employment History
Chef/Partner: Waterfront Ale House Manhattan (1995 - 2015)
Running all BOH operations and aiding with front of the house in conjunction with the Manager
For 3 years I was the Chef/Partner of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn restaurants
Executive Chef: CAFÉ EUROPA (1994 - 1995)
Oversee food service, management, and practices of kitchen supporting 2 restaurants.
Chef: Piatti Pronti (1992 - 1994)
Formulated large buffet for high volume Financial District lunch spot and delivery business.
Chef: Box Tree Grill (1991 - 1992)
Supervised Eastern European based menu for luxury boutique hotel casual restaurant.
Education
Moraine Park Technical College- Fond du Lac WI
Associate in Culinary Arts (1976 - 1978)
Berlin High School- Berlin WI
High School Diploma
Added Value
Extensive experience training and promoting kichen staff members.
Holder of NYC kitchen food handlers permit.
Charity/Volunteer Service
Long time member and current Vice President of ICA/ACF Big Apple Chefs chapter, New York's chapters of two long time and well known national and international chef's associations. (1991)
Ralph Yedinak
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