Executive Chef Boca Raton
Resume:
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Boca Raton, FL
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KEVIN WALKER
Kevin Walker
Boca Raton, Fl 33496
Objective:
Highly Skilled and experienced culinary professional with a background in both culinary arts and hotel restaurant management.
Proven track record of success in Executive Chef roles, with expertise in menu development, team management and event execution.
Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my talents to drive culinary excellence and exceed client expectations.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree In Hotel and Restaurant Management -Johnson & Wales University, SC 94
Associate degree in culinary arts-Johnson & Wales University, SC 92
Work Experience:
Executive Chef
Alexander Events, Catering Fort Lauderdale
August 2008- May 2024 16 years
Developed menus and managed all aspects of off-premise catering operations
Including hand shopped ingredients.
Oversaw ordering, receiving, inventor, scheduling and sanitation.
Led a team of 10 chefs and 3 dishwashers.
Successfully executed events ranging from intimate gatherings to large- scale functions of up to 3,000 people
Chef de Cuisine
Marks at the Park, Mizner Park
Boca Raton, FL
May 2006-August 2008
Created daily menus and specials.
Managed kitchen operations, including prep, ordering, receiving and scheduling.
Ensured high standards of product quality and rotation.
Executive Chef
Contemporary Caterers, Boca Raton, Fl
June 2004-May 2006
Designed menus for custom clients and executed events.
Handled scheduling, budgeting, ordering and cost analysis.
Executive Chef/Owner
Harpoon Harrys, Hollywood, FL
February 2000- June 2004
Managed all aspects of restaurant operations, including menu development, payroll, scheduling and inventory.
Booked entertainment and kept up with industry trends to stay competitive.
Corporate Executive Chef
Motorola, Palm Beach-Gateway
April 1998- February 2000
Provided culinary leadership for corporate dining facilities.
Developed menus and managed Kitchen operations.
Skills:
Menu Development
Team Management
Event Execution
Ordering and Inventory Management
Budgeting and cost analysis
Excell, Microsoft and Word
Sanitation and Food Safety
Customer Service
Trend Analysis and adaptation
Excellent Knife Skills
Punctual
Loyal
Great Communicator
Pay attention to the details.
Certifications:
Serve Safe Manager
Experience:
Food Editor, Women’s Fitness International Magazine 2000-2004
Wrote healthy menus and provided food advice geared towards healthy living and clean food.
Published articles aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Contributed to the magazine’s content for its entire four-year circulation period.
Please see attached letters of recommendation and additional personal and professional references available upon request.
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