Executive Chef Manager

Jeffrey Rizzo

**** ****** ****** **** *****, FL 33908 Mobile: 239-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***

Executive Chef

Specializing in World Cuisine with an abundant knowledge of local seafood.

Dynamic, Results-Oriented, and Team-Spirited

Value Offered

I excel as a working Chef with the ability to exceed expectations during high demands.

I have proven to increase company profits with strategic meal planning and purchasing.

I excel in building client relationships resulting in top spending for company revenue.

Key Skills

Outstanding organization and time management skills.

Successful catering experience (800+ people).

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Strong attention to detail.

Maximize kitchen productivity and staff performance.

Professional

Experience

Professional

Experience

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Experienced Executive Chef with local restaurants serving locally caught Gulf seafood.

Dedicated in maintaining food cost with an average of 30%.

Responsible for daily food preparation, hiring staff, development of menus.

Increase revenues while reducing operating and labor costs through effective vendor negotiations.

Coaching and developing staff to peak performance levels through one-on-one coaching.

Demonstrating outstanding communication, organizations, and team leadership abilities.

Experienced in updating menus with newest menu trends.

Up to date on current health codes, food safety, and regulations.

Experienced with planning and executing on and off premise catering to increase overall company revenue.

Naples Coastal Kitchen, Fort Myers, FL

EXECUTIVE CHEF and GENERAL MANAGER

2018 - 2020

Performance Food Services (PFG), Dover, FL

SEAFOOD SPECIALIST

2016 - 2017

The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, Buckingham, FL

EXECUTIVE CHEF

2014 - 2016

Fish Monger Restaurant, Fort Myers Beach, FL

EXECUTIVE CHEF

2006 – 2014

Contemporary Caterers, Boca Raton, FL

EXECUTIVE CHF

2005 -2006

PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

2005

Mike Ditka’s of Naples, Naples, FL

EXECUTIVE CHEF

2001 – 2003

Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, Naples, FL CHEF TOURNANT

1999 - 2001

Achievement Highlights

& Certification

ServSafe Food Handler Certification- current

ServSafe Food Handler Manager Certification- current

Spirit Award- 2012

Selected as a Celebrity Judge for the Taste of the Beach 2012

Taste of the Beach Awards for Best Seafood and Best Presentation—2008, 2009, 2010

Lived and worked abroad as a Chef in Wales, United Kingdom —1999-2000

Education

Languages

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts of Miami, Florida

A.O.S Culinary Arts, 2005

English (fluent)

Spanish (conversational)

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