Executive Chef Customer Service
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Chef Brian C Wagner
Waterford, NY 12188
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Executive Chef with experience overseeing multiple full-service restaurants. 30+ years of experience and progressive responsibility in food preparation, menu development, and management of back-of-the-house operations. People oriented manager who is passionate about food, quality, and customer service, as well as motivation and mentoring team members.
Professional Experience
Mazzone/Compass Group, Regeneron Rensselaer, NY
Sous Chef
July 2024-October 2024
Responsible for food prep and cooking, other food related services, kitchen staff, ensuring proper food handling, presentation, portion control, sanitation, and all other jobs in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Sodexo RPI, Troy, NY
Senior Cook
2024
Responsible for morning kitchen set up, breakfast and lunch for both Chef’sline (Protein, Vegetables, Starch, Bread and Sauces) and Power Pland (Vegetarian) Stations. Student Daily count of 800-3000per meal.
Executive Chef/Owner
The Angry Penguin Tavern, Waterford, NY
2008-2023
Create menus and standards leading to exemplary dining experiences in an 80-seat tavern. Supervision of kitchen staff. Food purchasing, meal planning, organization, and pricing ofr weekly specials, banquets and special events.
Executive Chef
Pinehaven Country Club, Guilderland, NY
2007-2008
2002-2004
Responsibilities for but not limited to the menu design for a 275-seat restaurant. Food purchasing, stock inventory/organization, and banquet planning. Staff hiring, training, and termination. Supervising preparation, arrangement, and pricing of all meals and special event meals.
Executive Chef
Calaway Grill, Loundonville, NY
2004-2007
Responsible for the menu design for 120-seat restaurant with three private banquet rooms (average seating 60-75 persons) and hotel room service. Food purchasing, stock inventory/organization, and continental breakfast for two hotels. Supervised preparation, arrangement and pricing of all meals and hiring and training new kitchen employees.
1998-2001: Executive Chef, Malt River Brewing Company, Lathan, NY
1997-1998: Head Chef, Watercolor Restaurant, Catskill, NY
1989-1996: Executive Chef, The Gingerman Restaurant, Albany, NY
1988: Saute Cook, Park V Café, Loundonville, NY
Student Chef Internship, Marriott Corp, Silver Bay, NY
Student Chef Internship, Harry M Steven Corp, Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY for the Kentucky Derby and Breeders Cup
1987-1988: Cook, The Ground Round Restaurant, Latham, NY
Education
Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts
Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY (1989)
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