Colorado Springs Executive Chef

KETIL LARSEN

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Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Career-oriented position as an Executive Chef, which will utilize my skills and abilities to their fullest.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

M 21 years experience as an Executive Chef.

M Well-organized and detail-oriented.

M Dedicated and committed to high quality work.

M Conscientious and dependable worker.

M Able to work independently and as a member of a team. M Self-motivated and efficient in time management. M Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel. EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

"His dependability is tremendous."

"Has a tight grasp on operations, cost controls, and customer service."

"Always attacked his responsibilities with precise calculations and extreme gusto."

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

8/07 - 8/17 CLUB AT FLYING HORSE - Colorado Springs, Colorado Executive Chef

SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

M Garnered the most overall awards in the history of the Chef's Gala. M Participated in charity events for S.O.S., March of Dimes, Chef's Collaborative, and Colorado Springs Chorale.

M Received "Best Brewpub" award from the ;"Independent" twelve consecutive years.

MANAGEMENT DUTIES

M Responsibilities included being in charge of the daily operations of all food service outlets.

M Prioritized work according to regular schedule or urgency needs. M Prepared annual food budgets of up to $4,500,000. M Inventoried supplies and ordered as necessary.

M Researched Internet and company catalogues for products and availability. M Evaluated items by quality and cost.

M Negotiated prices, terms, and delivery dates.

M Maintained expenditures within the approved budget. OPERATIONS DUTIES

M Interviewed and hired employees.

M Evaluated attitude, appearance, job skills, and work history. M Terminated personnel not up to high quality standards. M Conducted inspections of facilities, equipment, and personnel. M Promoted orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. M Scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment. M Oversaw Quality Control in all areas.

M Resolved any problems with tact and diplomacy.

M Briefed upper management weekly on productivity and efficiency of operations.

M Ensured positive customer relations and satisfaction. SUPERVISORY DUTIES

M Oversaw work of up to 30 personnel in daily activities. M Set and monitored work schedules.

M Assigned responsibilities to individuals and teams. M Evaluated work performance and made recommendations for improvement. M Handled disciplinary matters as necessary.

M Enforced all safety and security rules and regulations. M Motivated individuals to work in a team atmosphere. M Counseled subordinates in professional and personal matters. TRAINING DUTIES

M Determined goals and objectives.

M Analyzed program and developed improvements.

M Conducted classroom-type instruction of up to six personnel. M Explained information and answered questions.

M Demonstrated proper use of equipment.

M Observed work performance to assess learning.

M Evaluated results and reviewed as necessary.

M Gave one-on-one instruction on specialized lessons. FINANCIAL DUTIES

M Tracked sales on a monthly and year-to-date basis. M Totaled hours worked by employees for budget purposes. M Maintained expenditures within the established budget. M Reviewed monthly Financial Statement prepared by Comptroller. FOOD PREPARATION DUTIES

M Maintained rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. M Adjusted standardized recipes for servings required in quantity cooking. M Evaluated a variety of food items to decide freshness and whether cooked foods were done by their appearance, consistency, texture, and temperature. M Prepared a variety of menu items, including regular and special diet entrees. M Weighted and blended food in accordance with prescribed recipes. M Tested and seasoned food being cooked.

M Planned and created specials to utilize leftovers. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHANTOM CANYON BREWING COMPANY - Colorado Springs, Colorado Executive Chef

THALIA - New York, New York

Sous Chef

GARDEN OF THE GODS GOURMET - Colorado Springs, Colorado Caterer

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