Food Service Executive Chef

Marc Najmi

PO Box *** – ** Hillbrook Drive, Linden, TN 37096

Phone: 610-***-**** E-Mail: ****.*****@*****.*** Objective

To utilize my expertise in management, for the purpose of increasing the productivity and profitability of a challenging environment.

Professional Summary

I am a food service professional with over 20 years in management, with extensive experience in operations, production, purchasing, analytical problem solving, and teaching skills. I am able to create a team environment. Experience

2019 – 2022 Amador Hospitality - Four Restaurants Executive Chef 2018 – 2019 Heritage Hotels - Hotel Encanto Executive Chef 2017 – 2018 Heritage Hotels - Inn & Spa at Loretto Executive Sous Chef 2016 – 2017 Sysco Protein Specialist / Manager of Accounts 2014 – 2016 Destination Hotels - Inn & Spa at Loretto Executive Sous Chef 2012 – 2014 Sandia Casino - Bien Shur First Cook

2011 – 2012 Buffalo Thunder - Painted Parrot Sous Chef 2010 – 2011 Sandia Casino - Bien Shur First Cook

2009 – 2010 Sands Casino - St. James Gate Line Chef 2006 – 2009 Sodexo - Telford Executive Chef

2003 – 2005 Davis Beverage Group Sales

1998 – 2003 Kutztown Pizza Restaurant Owner/Operator Career Accomplishments

Menu development

Employee development strategies

Conduct educational training at sales meetings on all proteins.

Education of clients on all aspects of proteins, including application and product placement on menus.

Developed new methods for ordering, which resulted in lower food costs. Maintained food cost consistency

Delegated responsibilities in order to regulate results of special tasks

Designed kitchen flow to ensure maximum productivity

Developed long-term quality relationships with vendors

Forecasted current pricing based on past and future market fluctuations

Achieved “Salesman of the Month” for several months every year during my sales years Education

Bachelors of Science Culinary Arts The Restaurant School, Philadelphia, PA Associates Specialized Technology The Restaurant School, Philadelphia, PA Associates Business Administration Allentown Business School, Allentown, PA

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