Paul Deputy
Newark, DE 19711
ad3yu9@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Well-rounded Chef that is able to adapt in any high volume, fast-paced kitchen. Extremely creative with exceptional work ethic.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chadds Ford Tavern June 2019 – April 2020
Chef
1400 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 484-***-****
Full menu control
Created daily lunch and dinner specials
Full control of ordering food for kitchen; contacts included: US Foods, Mattes Seafood, Algio Produce
Recruitment/hiring, training and scheduling of kitchen staff
GG Italian June 2019 – April 2020
Chef
1110 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 484-***-****
Created and designed current menu for rebranding of restaurant
Created daily lunch and dinner specials
Full control of ordering food for kitchen; contacts included: US Foods, Mattes Seafood, Algio Produce
Recruitment/hiring, training and scheduling of kitchen staff
*Summary of above employment (Chadds Ford Tavern and GG Italian): Owned and operated by same owner, Phillip Ferro.
Split time between both restaurants. Laid off due to COVID pandemic.
Catherine Rooney’s Irish Pub and Restaurant September 2016 – June 2019
Executive Chef
102 East Main Street Newark, DE 302-***-****
*Joey McCoy, Owner/General Manager 302-***-****
Created and designed current menu for rebranding of restaurant
Full control of kitchen operations, responsibilities included: all ordering, employee scheduling and training, expense/budget management (food and labor costs), staff recruitment and onboarding
Control of restaurant operations in the General Manager’s absence
Restaurant 51 Tap and Spirit December 2015 – September 2016
Chef
30 North Church Street West Chester, PA 610-***-****
*Jeff Ogborn, Owner
Created and designed of all aspects of kitchen for opening of brand new restaurant
Oversee and maintained daily operations of kitchen
Expense/budget management (food and labor costs)
Full control of ordering food for kitchen
Recruitment, training and scheduling of kitchen staff
Hunter's Den Restaurant February 2015 – December 2015
Executive Chef
3517 Old Capitol Trail Wilmington, DE 302-***-****
Oversee and maintained daily operations of kitchen
Expense/budget management (food and labor costs)
Recruitment, training and scheduling of kitchen staff
Ordering all food for restaurant; contacts included: Sysco, US Foods, George L Wells Meat Co., Samuel and Sons Seafood, Mattes Seafood, BK Specialty Foods, Ambrogi Produce, Hy-Point, Pepsico, Classic Desserts, Woodside Ice Cream, and Extreme Linen
Complete menu control, including creating daily lunch and dinner specials
Culinaria June 2015 – December 2015
Executive Chef
1812 Marsh Road Wilmington, DE 302-***-****
Preparation, cooking and plating all entrees for dinner service
Ordering all food for restaurant; contacts included: Sysco, US Foods, George L Wells Meat Co., Samuel and Sons Seafood, BK Specialty Foods, Ambrogi Produce, and Pepsico
Expense/budget management (food and labor costs)
Recruitment, training and scheduling of kitchen staff
Menu designing, including creating weekly specials
*Summary of above employment (Culinaria and Hunter's Den): Owned and operated by same owner. Split day and night between both restaurants.
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club May 2013 – December 2014
Chef / Food and Beverage Manager (seasonal)
128 Karen Drive Rising Sun, MD 410-***-****
Ordering all food (Sysco) and beverages/alcohol (Budweiser, North East Beverage, Pepsico, and Arizona)
Designed menu from scratch kitchen to generate revenue for cafe and golf club
Expense/budget management (food and labor costs)
Prep and cook all food for catering events at golf club, which included golf outings, weddings, banquets, birthday parties, baby showers, and memorials
The Whip Tavern December 2013 – May 2014
Line Cook / Food Prep / Pantry
1383 North Chatham Road Coatesville, PA 610-***-****
Prepared and cooked all meals (appetizes, entrees, etc.) as ordered on the line
Prepared gourmet salads and sandwiches at pantry station
Prepped all food for menu using locally grown vegetables, farm raised poultry, and beef in scratch kitchen
Back Burner December 2012 – December 2013
Line Cook / Food Prep / Pantry
425 Hockessin Corner Hockessin, DE 302-***-****
Prepared and cooked breakfast service
Made and designed gourmet sandwiches, salads, and appetizers for restaurant
Sautéed seafood
Prepped and maintained all items for work station
Prepared sauces, gravies, dressings and vegetables for stocks and soups for Executive Chef