SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
BRUCE HOWARD
Fort Worth, Texas 76119 C: 682-***-**** **********.**@****.*** Dynamic, resourceful and skilled Executive Chef with over 20 years of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering.Executive Chef skilled in talent recruiting, asset protection, financial management and customer relations.
Staff development Staff training
Operations management
Supervision and training
Inventory control Hiring and
training
Strong leader
Supervisory skills
Operations management
06/2015 to Current Chef/Owner
Fort Worth, Texas
prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes. Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing. food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas. 05/2013 to 05/2015 Sous Chef
Victory Medical Center - Hurst, Texas
Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs 08/2011 to 03/2013 Executive Chef/Dietary Manager
The Isle At Watercrest - Mansfield, Texas
Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving
Consistently produced exceptional menu items that. regularly garnered diners' praise.
Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints. Associate of Arts
Classes in Restaurant and Facility Operations Courses in: Food Preparation, Kitchen Management,Nutrition courses: Restaurant and Facility Operations CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SKILLS
Restaurant and Facility Operations
Operations Management: Managed Food And Beverage Operation. Mentored and coached employees resulting in a 12% increase in productivity.General Ledger Accounts; Maintained accurate accounts including food and labor budgets .
Staff training, inventory, Inventory control, team leader, meetings, Operations management, producing, purchasing, receiving, safety, Staff development