EXECUTIVE CHEF
CHARLES R. FRANKS
**** ******** ***. ***** ******** 61554
*******@*****.*** txt or call: 269-***-****
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Accomplished and energetic executive chef with a solid history of achievement in catering. Motivated leader with
strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of
expertise include large-scale events, High-end banquets and strong budget management.
EXPERIENCE
Sunset Hills golf Course 309-***-****
1920 Summit Dr. Pekin Illinois 61554
Executive Chef from 08/23 to 12-23
Supervisor: Sara Garder 309-678-90
Pekin Country Club 309-***-****
310 Country Club Lane Pekin Illinois 6155
Executive Chef From 10/2020 to 8-2022
Supervisor: Derrick Walcott 309-***-****
Oryana market 231-***-****
3587Marketplace Circle, Traverse City mi.
Culinary Manager From:8/17 to 7/2020
Supervisor: Taylor Lauren 989-***-****
Brasserie Amie French Cuisine 231-***-****
124 Cass st. Traverse City mi.49684
Executive Chef from: 10-2017 to 6-2016
Supervisor: Rob owner 248-***-****
Laura’s Gourmet Catering
General manager/ Executive Chef
From: 02/2012 to 10-16
460 North Ave. Battle Creek 49017
Supervisor owner: Laura Walters
Entertainment District 269-***-****
310 E. Michigan Ave. Mi.49007
Executive District Chef
Executive Banquet Chef
Overseeing 5 kitchen in themed restaurants
Plus 2 Banquet rooms both seating over 125
In addition to a roof top lounge
Including a courtyard club held 200
Supervisor: Owner. Rob
Overall Responsibility;
Monitor sanitation practices ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
Plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel.
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors.
as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.
Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.
Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff
Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
Arrange for equipment purchases or repair Order or requisition food or other. supplies needed to ensure efficientoperation.
Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Check the quantity and quality of received products. Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
Estimate amounts and costs of requiredsupplies, such as food and ingredients.
Plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel.
Determine production schedules andstaff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen staff
Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.
Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains.
Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
EDUCATION
AWARDS
High School Diploma: General study, Jun 1979 Clayton high school New Jersey, Clayton, Nj
2 Platinum Plate Awards (1996 and 1997) for best Sunday
Brunches and Prime Rib and Sea Food Buffet in MarcoIsland, Fl
Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.