Teddy Mower

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Teddy Mower

Frisco, Texas ad1gma@r.postjobfree.com 496-***-**** linkedin.com/in/teddy-mower Summary

Well versed hands-on culinary leader with 14+ years of experience managing teams, leading culinary efforts in operational efficiency, and cultivating FOH & BOH organization buy-in. Leading teams of 140+, across multiple brands and locations, I've demonstrated my ability to develop impactful relationships with my vendors, clients, and colleagues, while providing leadership and mentorships along the way. Teams large and small, no service operation is too challenging. Experience

Executive Chef & Regional Manager

33 Restaurant Group

Mar 2019 - Present (4 years 9 months)

- Overseeing quality food service concepts with an annual revenue of $9 million and growing.

- Reducing overall food costs by 20%.

- Managing BOH and FOH operations.

- Conducted and managed training related budget considerations, logistics, programs, and resources.

- Reviewed and analyzed cost reports to assure charges are authorized and appropriated.

- Prioritized and schedule work order requests, route orders to personnel, and monitor job status.

- Eliminated redundant procedures, accelerated the acquisition.

- Implemented improved quality control standards.

- Developed and maintained a current inventory.

- With a strong experience in providing direct line culinary leadership, my many years of devotion to the hospitality industry guides my direction on best practices, processes, and procedures to scale top line revenue, while implementing my management approach of servant leadership.

- Identify and address areas for improvement to achieve short- and long-term goals, while staying calm and delivering operational and financial objectives.

Executive Chef & General Manager

33 Restaurant Group

Feb 2019 - Mar 2022 (3 years 2 months)

- Oversaw operation with $3m+ in annual revenue

- Reduced overall labor costs by 18% without depreciating service standards.

- Identified material and logistics requirements to create purchasing requisitions.

- Improved accuracy and timeliness of product deliver. Executive Chef & Director of Hospitality

Harbor Retirement Associates

Oct 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 5 months)

- Oversaw food & beverage operations, containing 5 unique dining venues, including a full-service bar.

- Coordinated complex budget forecasting and management process based on residence maximum allowance, with no guaranteed guest count.

- Executed dining service that averaged 200+ plated dinners, during a 2-hour timeframe. Executive Chef

Compass Group USA

Nov 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years)

Hewlett-Packard Corporate Office - Eurest Contract Teddy Mower

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Executive Chef & General Manager

Compass Group USA

Jan 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 10 months)

Kohls Call Center - Bon Appetit Contract

Executive Chef

Compass Group USA

Mar 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 10 months)

Kohls Call Center - Bon Appetit Contract

Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group USA

Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 (3 months)

Saint Edwards University - Bon Appetit Contract

Sous Chef

Sullivan's Steakhouse

Mar 2010 - Dec 2010 (10 months)

Sous Chef

Compass Group USA

2008 - 2010 (2 years)

-Saint Edwards University - Bon Appetit Contract

Education

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin

Applied Science, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 2007 - 2008

Licenses & Certifications

ServSafe Manager Issued 2019 - Expires 2023

Skills

ACCP Knowledge • Hospitality • Executive chef • Executive Chef • Scratch cooking • Culinary Skills

• Hospitality Industry • Menu Development • Catering • Food & Beverage • Restaurant Management

- With my diverse hospitality background, I have established a proven track record of developing specialty menus, while maintaining budget, lowering food cost, providing a safety-conscious, and a solution-oriented kitchen.

- As a strategic, analytical, and critical thinker, I believe that buy-in from members at every level of an organization is essential to achieving business objectives, culinary diversity, and back of house performance.

- Having a passion and dedication for hospitality, mentorship, and culinary arts, I champion making the unknown, known.

Honors & Awards

Chef Stephen Pyles Top Ten Competition Finalist - Texas Monthly - On behalf of Chef Stephen Pyles

2008

Top Ten Cooking Competition Finalist

- 4th Place out of 250+ Contestants

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