LENNY ROBINSON
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Summary
202-***-**** Washington, DC 20001
Passionate, creative, spirited and trained culinary professional, skilled in building and developing high-performing
teams. Leader in delivery of excellent plate to client experiences. Equipped to apply luxury restaurant operational
experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and Michelin
level BOH operations.
Skills
© Multi Unit Restaurant Operations
© Current in Culinary Trends
* Vendor Relationships
© Staff Supervision and Coordination
* Sanitation and Cleaning
© Recordkeeping and Documentation
© Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
© Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
© Data Analysis
© Safe Food Handling
© Quality Assessment
* Scheduling Equipment Repairs
© Kitchen Staff Management
© Quality Control
* Avendra Supply Management Systems
© BOH Operations
Experience
Park Hyatt Washington DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON DC
BANQUET CHEF
06/2021 - Current
© Coordinating Kitchen Staff
© Production Scheduling
* Modern + Molecular Culinary Trends
* Team Collaboration
© Staff Scheduling
« Team Leadership
© Food Prep Planning
© Quality Control and Oversight
© Birchstreet Order Management System
© Birchstreet Inventory Management
© Verbal and Written Communication
© Cost Control and Budgeting
© Special Events and Catering
© Instruction and Delegation
© Hiring, Training and Development
Managed production of food for catered corporate and private events.
Department revenue $6M.
Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business
dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
Directed presentation and portioning of food for banquet functions.
Reviewed quality and appearance of food to identify gaps in employees’
knowledge and performance.
Supported kitchen budgeting efforts by avoiding waste and using proper
stock rotation procedures.
Adhered to state and local health and safety regulations for food handling
and sanitation.
Communicated with servers on timing of completed dishes and menu
offerings to expedite food delivery.
Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for
fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
Prepared banquet meals according to standard recipes and customer
preferences.