Executive Chef Head
Resume:
Bennett Orfaly
** *. *** ******, ********, NY ***20
*******@*****.*** Instagram: chef_bennett_o
Executive Chef Career Summary
• Experienced and visionary Chef
• Track record of concept and menu design, implementation and consistent execution
• Mastery over ingredients both familiar to exotic
• Menus that challenge, satisfy and bring guests back
• Hired and trained large and small teams to execute the menu’s vision
• Intimate, high production and multi-unit venues
• Complied with Health Department Codes
Employment History
Nunzi’s By The Water, Freeport, NY - Executive Head Chef - April 2023 - Present
• Menu Planning
• Staffing & Training
• Labor Forecast
• Interacted with Customers to Build Customer Relationships T-Bar, 116 E. 60th Street, NYC, NY -Executive Head Chef - July 2021 – March 2023
• Hired, Trained and Managed Staff
• Implemented Food Safe and Employee Safe Practices and Disciplines
• Utilized Seasonal Fare and Unique Combinations in Up to Date Menus
• Oversaw Kitchen Operations from Purchasing to Preparation to Plating Mariner’s Bistro, Edgewater, NJ – Executive Head Chef – August 2020 – June 2021
• Hired, Trained and Managed all BOH Staff and Labor Costs for 20Plus Employees
• Developed an Attractive and Contemporary Wine List with Food Pairings
• Utilized Seasonal and Local Ingredients to Keep the Menu Current
• Developed Social Media Following with Outstanding Reviews Across Various Platforms Boca Bliss Catering, NYC, NY – Executive Head Chef – May 2017 – June 2021
• Hired, Trained and Managed Kitchen Staff
• Sourced and Maintained Inventory of Standard/Exotic Ingredients and Vendor relations
• Lead the Team in Executing Menus in Upbeat and Enthusiastic Environment Bennett Orfaly
48 W. 2nd Street, Freeport, NY 11520
*******@*****.*** Instagram: chef_bennett_o
Vai & Vero, NYC NY – Owner/Executive Chef – Sept. 2002 – Sept. 2016
• Hired, Trained and Managed Kitchen Staff of 30plus Employees
• Introduced and Coached Team on New and Revolving Menu Items
• Managed Allergens and Dietary Requests for Guest Safety
• Designed, Built and Operated Original Wine Bar
• Designed Seasonally Focused Food and Wine Menus
Pita Grill & Pure Vita – NY/NJ – Founder/ CEO – Conception thru 2017
• Founder, CEO, Executive Chef over 22 locations:14–Unit Pita Grill and 8-Unit Pure Vita. Quick Serve From Scratch Mediterranean Restaurants
• Developed Meal Plan Program, Grab and Go Total Nutrition Kitchen
• Branding, Multi Unit Marketing, Licensing and Franchising
• Developed Central Commissary and Distribution System Harvest Dish – Mahwah, NJ – Executive Chef – August 2017 – February 2020
• Developed Healthy and Sustainable Food in a Quick Serve Environment Education/Training
City College of New York, Brooklyn, NY – Bachelor’s Degree Years Attended: September 1982 – May 1986
References
Dave Lapointe – Director of Operations – Viva Margarita – 646–709-4346 Peter Daghlian – Was VP of National Sales and Business Development for Boar’s Head 201- 214- 3400
John Beau Sr – Chief Architect of Seviroli Foods Existing Automation – 516-***-**** Elena Accomando Capuano – Client – 516-***-****
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