Customer Service Executive Chef
Resume:
Haskell Kevin Fairchild
Little Elm, TX *****
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Work Experience
Culinary Specialist
Kids R Kids Learning Center
• Originally hired to improve the nutritional program for students and teachers
• Prepare all meals for students and employees
• Maintain inventory
• Plan weekly menus and ordering
• Praised for incredible customer service and highlighted as employee of the month in less than a year of employment
• CDA Certified
• Food service manager certified
Chef / Regional Manager, Spec's
2011 to 2015
Oversaw all kitchen operations for Spec's stores throughout DFW, including Mr. G's Beverage and Deli with relevant responsibilities including:
• Food and beverage quality assurance and inventory management
• Staff management and supervision including hiring, scheduling, professional development, discipline and employee recognition
• Menu development and cost control
• Working directly with suppliers for purchasing
Executive Chef
Compass Group
2009 to 2011
• Supervised and coordinated all restaurant and dining services for the Lincoln Plaza downtown Dallas account
• Trained and managed all kitchen and catering personnel
• Established presentation technique and quality standards
• Oversaw purchasing, inventory and cost control
• Planned and priced all catering menus and daily specials for the account (open to Lincoln Plaza tenants and to the general public)
• Oversaw and maintained relationships with customers and vendors
• Maintained consistency with food and nutrition programs
• Organized and executed catering services for large corporate events Chef Manager, Guckenheimer
2006 to 2009
• Managed the kitchen and catering/dining services for the Essilor of America account, averaging approximately $15,000 in weekly revenue
• Produced weekly creative menus and catering plans
• Managed the entire kitchen staff, payroll, inventory, and cost control
• *Won the Chef of the Year Award after only 6 months*
• *Team was recognized as one of the top performing accounts for 2007* Executive Chef
Celebrity Bakery Prestonwood
2002 to 2006
• Trained and supervised all kitchen staff for the new franchise bakery and eatery
• Oversaw all food preparation
• Designed the kitchen from architectural beginning to purchasing equipment and ingredients as well as maintaining inventory
• Managed purchasing, inventory and cost control
• Built clientele and promoted excellent customer relations among the staff
• Planned all daily menus as well as catering menus
• Prepared food for and managed all catering events
• Commended for creative menu items that have become signature dishes Catering and Sous Chef
PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning
1999 to 2002
• Worked with company CEO to create a food service system for employees
• Was responsible for all food preparation and recipe development
• Developed daily menus
• Coordinated catering events and ensured quality presentation for corporate parties and special events
• Hired and supervised kitchen personnel
Sales Representative
LMS & Associates
1994 to 1999
Responsible for equipment sales in the food services industry. Areas of concentration included schools, restaurants, hospitals, criminal justice organizations, hotels and country clubs. Banquet Chef
Royal Oaks Country Club
1990 to 1994
• Started as an apprentice to the Executive Chef; was quickly promoted to Banquet Chef
• Managed banquets and catering events ensuring staff abide by safety & sanitation standards
• Planned menus and prepared food for banquets and special events Kitchen Manager
Houston's Restaurant
1987 to 1990
• Initially worked as part of the Houston's kitchen team
• Demonstrated extraordinary culinary skills, and was promoted to kitchen manager and lead on food preparation
Education
High school or equivalent in Culinary Arts
El Centro College
1989 to 1991
Skills
• Knife skills
• Meal preparation
• Food industry
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