Andrew J. Revella

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Myrtle Beach, Sc 29579

ad46yf@r.postjobfree.com

361-***-****

Inspired Chef with a dynamic, verifiable career of food and beverage concept and product development. Culinary school educated Chef with a proven track record, a senior executive for market leading multi-unit operations (i.e., Steak & Ale, Bennigan’s, Harrah’s Entertainment). Strong, successful food management skills in sourcing, production, purchasing, distribution, pricing, positioning and food marketing. Passionate, results driven, master team builder and a history of building and generating share holder value.

Core Competencies

*Concept Design and Launch * Educator with passion

*Kitchen leadership *Project Planning and Execution

*Foodservice Operations Development *Foodservice Management

*Budgeting and Forecasting *Team Building, Motivation

*Signature Product Creation *Logistics and Distribution Experience

Professional Experience

Below is an “overview” of my primary employment positions. I have a wide range of reference letters I am glad to share upon request. Attempting to outline a career that has spanned four-plus decades is a great challenge. Also, please note, as an entrepreneur, I have performed a wide range of activities for different enterprises concurrently. I am hopeful the following will provide you the input and information you seek.

July 2003 – Present C.C.O of the Cookery and Food Institute

www.cookeryandfoodinstitute.com

May 2006 - Present FUZION FOOD GROUP (Sioux Falls, SD)

EVP and Chief Creative Officer

October 1997 - 2006 LIFESTYLE VENTURES (Memphis, TN)

President, CEO and Executive Chef

February 1995 - October 1997 HARRAH’S Worldwide (Memphis, TN)

March 1984 – July 1992 S&A RESTAURANTS… to include both

Steak & Ale and Bennigan’s

Executive Team (Owner); EVP of

Food, Beverage, R&D, Purchasing

Prior to 1992, Andy Revella worked in a wide range of restaurant and foodservice environments…

Key Highlights

Founder and First President, The American Beverage Institute (ABI)

Co-Creator of the first Rainforest Café (Mall of the Americas)

“Greenest Chef in America” Award Recipient

“Creative Excellence Award” (S&A; Harrah’s)

“Corporate Excellence Award” (Harrah’s)

One of the Founders of the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF)

“Beef Merchandiser of the Year” (American Beef Industry Council)

“President’s Award” (Harrah’s)

Active Keynote Speaker and Workshop Leader

Published Writings

Food & Beverage Magazine (Multiple Times)

Author of “Bennigan’s Cook Book” and “Bennigan’s Bar Guide”

Cheers Magazine

Supermarket Business

Top Shelf Magazine

America Meat Institute

Foodservice News (Tokyo)

Modern Baking

NACS Café (Center for Achieving Foodservice Excellence)

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