Private Chef Executive

Mike Habib

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Executive & Private Chef » Extensive Kitchen Management & Catering Experience

Innovative Culinary Expertise

A top-performing and highly conscientious Executive Chef with over 20 years of success delivering measurable results and creating positive guest experiences within the high-pressure food service industry. An easy-going team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, strong needs assessment aptitude, and a focus on lowering food and labor costs while maintaining high standards. Committed to a reputation built on performance and integrity. Core Competencies

» Menu & Recipe Development » Vendor/Supplier Liaison » Inventory & Quality Control

» Banquets & Catering » Food Instruction & Staff Training » Fluent in Arabic & Spanish Professional Experience

Sodexo at Fannie Mae-Plano, TX 2018-Present

Executive Chef 3

Provides culinary leadership within a large sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.

• Implements & coordinates the culinary function.

• Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.

• Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.

• Manages catering & retail areas.

• Customer & Client satisfaction.

• Financial management to include food cost & labor management.

• Manages food & physical safety programs

Sodexo at Cedar Sinai – Beverly Hills, CA 2017- 2018 Executive Chef 2

Oversee four food service units and fifty-three team members to ensure superb food service and quality. Remain up-to-date on current food trends in order to develop an appealing and diverse menu selection.

Launch and implement STG program for four food service units; Participate in Global Chef Program and share novel information with culinary staff.

Lead monthly safety committee meetings to guarantee compliance with food safety rules and appropriate paperwork.

Manage client relations, staff training and hiring, and food cost. Mario’s Continental Cuisine – Culver City Studios, CA 2010 - 2016 Executive Chef

Provide exceptional food preparation and supervision of a crew of 5 within a movie set/catering environment. Perform recipe creation and develop innovative meals on set, with a special focus on international Middle Eastern, Russian, and French cuisine.

Work with a team to execute food purchasing; help maintain inventory and accurately project needs.

Ensure regulatory food safety compliance while facilitating seamless operations for employer.

Additionally act as part of HR team assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training staff. Private Chef – Southern California 2007 - Present

Work as a Private Chef providing exceptional culinary service for celebrities and high-profile royal families. Keep strict confidentiality while presenting innovative cuisine.

Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs Estate• On-call for catering special events for family members and guests.

Royal Family from Saudi Arabia • Shopping and cooking meals for family and staff members approximately 3x a year; specialize in middle-eastern and western cuisine

Mark Wahlberg Estate • On-call for catering holiday meals and special events for family members and guests

Teodorin, Son of Equatorial Guinea President, Sweetwater Mesa Estate Malibu • Provided services for 9 months in 2009/2010 for 3 separate estates; frequently flew to Maui and Honolulu when requested to facilitate large parties and private meals

Porter Valley Country Club – Porter Ranch, CA 2002 - 2006 Executive Chef

Provided strategic direction and daily kitchen operations oversight for a country club in Southern California. Managed a staff of 10 while creating and executing over 20 unique, fine dining menus.

Arranged banquet events serving ~750 people while maintaining on-point food and labor costs; routinely passed health inspections with high marks.

Additionally conducted instructional cooking classes for members in an effort to connect to the community and bring added value and innovation to Club.

Additional Experience Includes:

Sodexo Marriott • Chef & Kitchen Manager

Silver Spoon Catering • Chef de Cuisine

Education, Certifications & Professional Development Degrees and Certifications:

Los Angeles Culinary Institute • Professional Chef Associate Degree United States Personal Chef Institute • Personal Chef Certification Harcourt Learning District • Catering & Gourmet Cooking Diploma State of California • Certified Food Safety Manager & ServSafe Certified FrontLine Leadership & CE Courses Taken Include:

Core Interpersonal Skills • Supervision & Management • ACF-Approved Nutrition Course Professional Memberships:

American Culinary Federation, Inc. • Chefs de Cuisine Association of California, Inc.

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