Metro Atlanta, GA
Summary
Seasoned Executive Chef with more than 20 years of culinary experience, including start-ups, business expansion and mobile dining/food trucks.
Experience
ANA Catering & Consulting CEO Atlanta, GA
2008 – Present
Advise and support restaurant owners in the start-up, expansion and/or overhaul of kitchen and restaurant operations including menu concepts, kitchen staff acquisition and development, inventory and cost control. Personal Executive Chef and Event Catering; Food Truck Management.
The Crab Spot Executive Chef Hapeville, GA
2012 – 2019
Responsible for the strategic direction and operations for all kitchen and dining functions including:
Culinary Strategic Vision (dining room layout, live entertainment concepts, menu design, social marketing and outreach)
Kitchen Management (inventory, purchasing and cost control; quality standards; recipe development; safety and sanitation control)
Staff Management (scheduling; staff recruitment, selection and on-boarding; training and professional development – cooking methodology and food preparation, plating and presentation, kitchen organization)
Business Expansion (supported and led operations for additional locations in Johns Creek, GA, including outdoor dining and major event venue)
Christo’s Greek Diner Kitchen Manager Marietta, GA 2012 - 2014
404 Lounge Executive Sous Chef Atlanta, GA 2011 - 2012
Chris’ Caribbean Cafe Sous Chef Austell, GA 2009 - 2011
Education
Culinary Academy of New York
New York, NY
Graduated: 2000
Kenneth Snowden