Saidi Khoury

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oct 2020 – April 2023 Brox Farm Dracut, MA

Executive Chef

Created authentic Mediterranean recipes from scratch developed through a lifetime of work.

Solely maintained and reordered the stock of Mediterranean food sold at the farm.

Routinely sold out of fresh, made to order Mediterranean food at pop-up farmer’s market events with minimal to no assistance.

Consistently exceeded customer expectations and was responsible for growing a number of return clients for the farm.

Built and managed relationships with vendors, negotiating product costs and saving 30% on budget. June 2013 – Oct 2020 Hickory Hill Golf Course Dracut, MA Head Chef

Prepped and cooked various American breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.

Served hundreds of hungry golfers at special barbeque events.

Worked closely with the owners to ensure smooth restaurant operation.

Provided weekly specials consisting of various types of cuisine.

Interviewed, managed and trained kitchen staff, improving retention and increasing efficiency.

Prepared and opened restaurant every morning.

Won award for best clam chowder.

Jan 2009 – Oct 2013 Buono Panani & Buono Bistro Salem, NH & North Andover, MA Head Chef

Prepared and cooked Italian dishes and paninis.

Made sauces and soups from scratch.

Created daily lunch and dinner specials, accounting for half of the day’s sales.

Saved product costs by incorporating specials with product rotation, cutting waste. Jan 2007-Dec 2009 Charlie's Kabob Windham, NH

Head Chef

Redeveloped entire menu in 2007, increasing sales.

Prepared Mediterranean dishes and pizzas.

Directed, trained, and managed staff, increasing productivity.

Managed, opened, and closed register, eliminating all shortages.

Managed inventory and product rotation, eliminating waste. Feb 2006-Nov 2007 Pronto Pizza Lawrence, MA

Head Chef

Hired, trained, and managed kitchen staff, increasing productivity.

Developed a process that reduced waste and saved on product costs.

Prepared pizza from scratch.

2000-2006 Samantha's Restaurant Salem, NH

Head Chef

Prepared and cooked Mediterranean and American breakfast, lunch, and dinner for over 100 tables everyday.

Directed and collaborated with kitchen staff, increasing productivity.

Managed and ordered food and supplies, reducing food waste. References are available upon request.

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