Executive Chef General Manager
Resume:
Michael Wilson
Brownwood, TX
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Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Executive Chef
Hideout Golf and Resort - Brownwood, TX
May 2023 to Present
Overall foh and boh operations / ordering / inventory/ training of culinary staff. Menu making and development/ monthly financial analysis
Chef Consultant
Hemminways/ Pie House - Graford, TX
February 2023 to May 2023
Assisting in inventory and overall operations
Head Chef
Lush Resort - Graford, TX
October 2021 to November 2022
Over all operations culinary and. Not limited to FOH and resort operations/ bar and grill fare with some upscale entrees / developed special occasion wine menus/ Chinese Christmas menu/ did large events up to 500 people
Executive Chef
Williams, AZ
May 2021 to October 2021
Re opened steak house. All meat cut in house / overlap operations culinary. Covid affected bus business and had to eventually close temporarily
Partner
High Tide Cafe - Charleston, OR
November 2020 to May 2021
purchased venue in November opened and ran operation from front of house to back of house. Coastal seafood cuisine using local product
Executive CheF
Silvies Ranch Resort Retreat and Links - Seneca, OR May 2020 to November 2020
Over operations in charge culinary department / daily rotating 5 course menu. Catering to high end clientele/varied styles of cusine from latin /classic Italian to current culinary trends Executive Chef
Aramark/ Crater Lake Resort - Crater Lake, OR
May 2019 to October 2019
In charge of 3 dining venues. Overall operation sanitation and hiring crew development ..Kronos time system/ inventory /ordering p&l analysis sales of 12 million per season Executive Chef ll
Sodexo/University - Los Angeles, CA
April 2018 to April 2019
In charge of overall operations from administration to culinary. doing customized private dinners for president of University.
2.8 -3 million yearly sales menu development and design crew evaluations terminations, inventory, ordering labor analysis and p&l budget literate.
General Manager/Executive Chef
Air Culinaire worldwide - Van Nuys, CA
July 2017 to March 2018
Responsible for overall operations of personalized concierge style food service to private jets. Service to very high profile clients
In charge of inventory ordering crew evaluations and reconcile of invoices 1.8 million in sales
Chef de Cuisine/Catering Chef
LAS BRISAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT - Laguna Beach, CA
October 2016 to June 2017
In charge of catering, ordering, inventory overall culinary operations Chef/General Manager/Consultant
THE FRONT PAGE DELI & CATERING - San Diego, CA
January 2016 to October 2016
Was responsible in change over with new owners to re branding of name. implemented new sandwich and salad entrees. Ordering, accounting, scheduling hiring of all employees. Marketing and focus on increasing catering revenues.Trained all staff including son who was to take ove.r Executive Chef/Manager
COMPASS GROUP/ EUREST DINING SERVICES - San Diego, CA May 2011 to April 2015
In charge of closing then re-opening of Café at SDGE. Transferred to Qualcomm roving chef. Proficient in use of all Eurest programs. Training, mentoring of all associates. Responsible for Ordering, Scheduling, Inventory, Catering and cooking for Executive's at multiple locations. Serve up to 800 meals plus a day. Sales of 1.9 million yearly.
Executive Kitchen Manager
KING SEAFOOD - Carlsbad, CA
May 2010 to May 2011
Overall operations of kitchen, in charge of upholding strict company procedures in seafood. Weekly inventory, scheduling, budget adherence and all food variances. Performance reviews. Development of kitchen manger, supervisors not limited to all kitchen crew. Sales of 4,000,000 plus yearly. 2
Executive Chef
PALM RESTAURANT - San Diego, CA
May 2009 to April 2010
In charge of crew of 20. Ordering, scheduling, training, inventory and invoice reconciliation. Operated two kitchens and set-up and planned all large parties and catering. Overall operations of culinary department. Executive Chef
DSE RESTAURANT CORPORATION / BING CROSBY'S - San Diego, CA September 2006 to October 2008
Trouble-shot for company at Sacramento Center Court location. Transferred to Walnut Creek Bing Crosby's which was the fine dining concept to train staff. Opened San Diego location in September 2007. Hired, trained and presently oversee the activities of a staff of 35-45 in the preparation of a California Club
Cuisine menu, daily specials and banquets. Established presentation techniques and quality standards. Ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. Manage food, labor and overhead costs; analyze profit and loss statements.
Executive Chef/Owner
MALABAR RESTAURANT - Sacramento, CA
August 2005 to August 2006
Oversaw the opening of new concept from ground up. Designed menu, recipes and overall procedures for all aspects of the culinary department. Developed sous chefs and all kitchen employees. Culinary Partner/Executive Chef
P. F. CHANGS CHINA BISTRO - Roseville, CA
August 2000 to August 2005
In charge of overall operations of culinary department. Trained, managed, scheduled and developed staff.
Reviewed monthly profit and loss statement. Purchased food and managed inventory control. Standardized production recipes to ensure consistent quality. Executive Chef
FAULTLINE BREWING COMPANY - San Francisco, CA
June 1998 to May 2000
Rehired by company which I started and developed all menu, recipes and overall operations of culinary department. Took over San Francisco location and brought all costs of kitchen back in line. Transferred to Sunnyvale and did the same.
Executive Chef
ALCATRAZ BREWING COMPANY - Tempe, AZ
1995 to May 1998
Opened brewery concept. In charge of implementing all recipes and overall operations of kitchen. Transferred to Orange location in 1998 and did the same for company. Education
Associate in General Studies in General Studies in General Studies San Diego Mesa Junior College - San Diego, CA
July 1982 to July 1984
Skills
• Cuisine
• California coastal fusion / classic Italian / asian /new American etc
• Line cook
• kitchen
• Cooking
• POS
• Baking
• Management
• Team Player
• Chef
• training
• Knife skills
• Culinary Experience
• Cooking Experience
• Menu Planning
• Purchasing
• Catering
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Forecasting
• Leadership
• Profit & Loss
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Kronos
• Aloha POS
• Human Resources
• Hotel experience
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