Bola Togun
Operations Manager * / Distict Executive Chef - Sodexo / Norman Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Operations Manager 2 / Distict Executive Chef
Sodexo / Norman Public Schools - Norman, OK
March 2018 to Present
Directs and oversees the K 12 operation of 32 schools. Responsibilities include: including menu development, inventory and purchasing of supplies, cost control and sanitation. Creates and update menus to maximize profits and minimize loss. Tests and develops recipes and monitors customer satisfaction. Responsible for supervising and training staff. Responsible for town hall meetings and tastings. Additional responsibilities included television and news media presentations and other public relations events.
Ensure services are in compliance with nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
District Executive Chef/ Unit Manager
Wichita Falls Ind - Wichita Falls, TX
August 2017 to March 2018
Directs and oversees the K 12 operation of 32 schools. Responsibilities include: including menu development, inventory and purchasing of supplies, cost control and sanitation. Creates and update menus to maximize profits and minimize loss. Tests and develops recipes and monitors customer satisfaction. Responsible for supervising and training staff. Responsible for town hall meetings and tastings. Additional responsibilities included television and news media presentations and other public relations events.
Ensure services are in compliance with nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Director of Food & Nutrition
Kindred Hospital
July 2014 to July 2017
Oklahoma City
Departmental Head of Nutrition Services. Oversee, plan and direct the nutrition services program. Responsible for overall operation of patient services, retail, onsite and off-site catering and special events. Oversee departmental staff operations, business planning and budget development. Oversee inventory, order processing and distribution of products and services. Ensure services are in compliance with nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Unit Manager/Executive Chef
Duncan Regional Hospital - Duncan, OK
December 2013 to July 2014
73533
Acting head of Nutrition Services. Supervise and coordinate all activities in the kitchen, food outlets, and stewarding departments. Oversee all food preparation, ensuring a consistent high-quality product presented in accordance with standard recipe and plate presentations. Create daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal menus for restaurant, banquets, and special events. Assist in the preparation of the annual Food and Beverage budget.
Executive Chef
Marriott International - Islandia, NY
2013 to May 2013
11749
Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate all activities in the kitchen, food outlets, and stewarding departments. Oversee all food preparation, ensuring a consistent high-quality product presented in accordance with standard recipe and plate presentations.
Executive Chef
Marriott International
November 2011 to May 2013
Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate all activities in the kitchen, food outlets, and stewarding departments. Oversee all food preparation, ensuring a consistent high-quality product presented in accordance with standard recipe and plate presentations. Create daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal menus for restaurant, banquets, and special events. Assist in the preparation of the annual Food and Beverage budget.
Executive Chef/ Director of Food
Quartz Mountain Resort - Lone Wolf, OK
August 2007 to November 2011
Beverage Operations
Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate all activities in the kitchen, food outlets, and stewarding departments. Oversee all food preparation, ensuring a consistent high-quality product presented in accordance with standard recipe and plate presentations. Create daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal menus for restaurant, banquets, and special events. Assist in the preparation of the annual Food and Beverage budget.
Additional responsibilities included: using available products in innovative preparation techniques. To oversee human resource functions for departmental staff, including staffing and training. Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in compliance with all local and state health codes. Maintain food cost well below budgeted guidelines; ensuring that the quality and quantity guidelines for all foods are met on a continuous basis. Ensure that food requisitioning procedures are strictly followed. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly payroll reports.
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
BA in Culinary Arts
Ashwood University
AA in Hotel and Restaurant Mgmt
Career Development Institute
Certified Professional Food Manager
University of North Dakota
Skills
ORDERING, SATISFACTION (1 year), POS, MICROSOFT OFFICE, Italian, Cuisine Additional Information
and Qualifications:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Market Basket and various ordering software programs.
• Expert knowledge of POS Micros, Aloha and various POS software.
• Proven ability to increase customer satisfaction and overall restaurant rating. Advanced level ability to train and motivate individuals.
Portfolio Link
http://www.news9.com/global/story.asp's=13942321
http://chefbolasportfolio.blogspot.com/
Finally,
I offer my employer a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. I am willing to relocate for an outstanding opportunity.