Executive Chef Guest Service
Resume:
Samuel J Yerby
*** ******** ****, ***** *******, CO 80452
********@*****.***
Skills Summary
Dedicated leader committed to safety, exemplary kitchen hygiene standards, and best-in-class guest service. Highly skilled in cooking and preparation techniques for a broad spectrum of cuisines. Demonstrated menu development skills informed by industry trends while considering cultural relevancy, nutritional needs, and business objectives. Strong financial acumen; competent at adhering to budgets, managing labor and food costs, and achieving financial goals. Adept at using various kitchen tools; advanced knife skills.
Experience
Ameristar, Black Hawk, CO
Sous chef of the Fireside Kitchen, 2015-2018
Procured, inspected, and inventoried product from the main casino warehouse
Team leader: delegated, taught, and managed a team of 15 employees
Passed all health inspections quarterly with zero critical notes
Coached employees in real-time to improve skill and speed; visible leader
Developed recipes to provide high quality products to guests in a timely manner
Loveland Ski Resort, Loveland, CO
Executive Chef, 2019-2021
Reduced food cost from 36% to 31%
Drafted limited menu during the pandemic to control costs and labor; all while adhering to all mandatory state and federal regulations
Managed responsibly 40 employees between the main kitchen, bar, valley, lodge, ski school, and daycare food systems.
Ordered, received, inspected, and inventoried products from 3 main suppliers
Lead and taught the J1 program with the ability to communicate effectively
Clear Creek Cidery, Idaho Springs, CO
Executive Chef, 2021-Present
Created and managed food and bar inventory lists
Developed menus and recipes unique to the restaurant theme and major and current industry trends
Participated in Evergreen’s yearly Big Chili Cook Off; received first place for my OMG Green Chili 2021, and my Vegan Mean Bean Chili 2022-2023
Worked closely with purveyors comparing pricing due to allotted seasonal restaurant budget
Being a family owned restaurant, helped with construction, plumbing, tile work, and major building improvements
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