Executive Chef Food Service

Ernesto Arredondo

Executive Chef

Houston, TX 281-***-**** ******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Professional Chef with 30+years of extensive experience in culinary arts. Capable of managing dining service of up to 150 tables while supervising and motivating staff to perform to the best of their abilities across every service. Create quality and innovative menus featuring seasonal recipes inspired by traditional culinary styles, local ingredients, and modern techniques. EDUCATION — EXPERIENCE

Instituto de San Sebastian,

San Sebastian, Spain

1990-1992

Associates Degree in

Applied Science in

Culinary Arts

KEY SKILLS —

Traditional Cuisine

Argentinian Cuisine

Knife Work

Strong Leadership

Highly Adaptable

June 2016- April 2022

Executive Chef • EA Food Consulting • Houston, TX

Responsible for all kitchen management, including but not limited to:

• Creating and planning menus. Directing and

executing preparation of menus and all culinary

activities.

• Successfully hiring and training new staff.

• Managing schedules, payroll, and food costs,

ensuring that kitchen expenses stayed within

budget.

August 2014-April 2015

General Manager & Head Chef • Raffas Waterfront Grill

• Kingwood, TX

• Developed successful marketing and business

plans in conjunction with owners and board of

directors.

• Daily coordination with front and back of house

operations.

• Analyzed operational costs and identified ways

to reduce waste.

• Oversaw production and kitchen operations.

• Created sampling, seasonal and holiday menus,

while ensuring all food safety measures were

followed.

January 2007- June 2014

Corporate Chef • Ignite Food Service Solutions •

Denver, CO

• Standardized innovative production recipes,

maintaining consistent food quality and

satisfaction.

• Created unique menu items and plate

presentations.

• Developed a keen knowledge of vast baking

products and equipment sold in the food service

industry.

• Developed and implemented sales strategies,

focusing on the expansion of new brands.

• Met and exceeded sales goals in the bakery

segment as well as emerging markets.

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