Kitchen Manager Dfw Airport
Resume:
Lundun Neal
Energetic culinary professional with over thirty years of experience and a
blend of creativity, passion for food, and exceptional cooking skills. Very knowledgeable and works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. 319 Avenue I
Dallas, TX 75203
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EXPERIENCE
Maggiano’s Little Italy HMS Host, DFW Airport, TX — Kitchen Manager
July 2021 - PRESENT
● Responsible for training of the entire kitchen
● Daily ordering
● Scheduling for all Back of the House
● Inputting invoices
● Accounts receivable/Accounts Payable
● 10 million in sales in 2023
Winstar World Casino, Thackerville, OK — Executive Sous Chef
Aug. 2019 - July 2021
● Worked in a fast paced environment while providing oversight for all culinary functions within the kitchen and the kitchen staff members.
● Responsible for the supervision of Sous Chefs and training supervisors.
● Worked closely with management to ensure guest and staff member satisfaction.
Paradies Lagardere, DFW Airport, TX — Culinary Manager Mar. 2017 - Sept. 2019
● Originally took on a position as a cook for Paradies in the airport while working for Top Golf as a kitchen manager, was then promoted to culinary manager at Paradies.
● Trained to make sushi at Abacus Dallas location and installed a sushi program at Abacus DFW airport location.
● Completed training at Shin Sei Dallas to open the Shin Sei located at the DFW airport.
● Provided oversight for culinary operations for various locations between two different terminals.
Top Golf, Dallas, TX — Kitchen Manager
May 2016 - July 2018
● Supervised staff members and coached them on how to maintain cleanliness of the kitchen while ensuring that certain items were properly labeled, rotated, and stored.
● Monitored the temperature and handling of food items to avoid danger zones and malpractice.
● Provided guidance to staff members to ensure satisfaction between themselves and guests as well.
● Oversaw Catering Department and Concession Department
● Developed menu ideas
● 30 million in sales yearly
Marriott International, Portland, OR — Kitchen, Banquet Supervisor
Aug. 2014 - Mar. 2016
● Made provisions to oversee the kitchen staff, in addition to raising guest satisfaction scores from the mid fifties to a consistent high eighties.
● Created the daily dinner menu along with developing menu items for the upcoming seasons.
Wolfgang Puck Catering, Dallas, TX — Cook, Purchaser Oct. 2012 - July 2014
● Placed orders and received various food items imperative for catering orders.
● Prepared food items consistently while being aware of portion control, waste control, and following the recipes properly.
● Provided verification of portion sizes and attained high quality food standards.
● Instructed incoming staff members on how to properly prepare and store the food, usage of kitchen equipment and utensils, and protocol for cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
Hilton Worldwide Park Cities, Dallas, TX — Senior Sous Chef Oct. 2009 - Oct. 2012
● Developed menus, pricing, and special food offerings to help increase revenue and guest satisfaction.
● Helped build and manage kitchen staff by recruiting members, training, and evaluating those members. From here evaluations and enforcements were made to help assemble the proper team.
● Able to properly execute daily tasks with no Executive Chef present. Centerplate Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX — Senior Sous Chef
Jan. 2004 - Mar. 2009
● Traveled to various cities and states to provide support and instruction for kitchen staff members.
● Provided guidance and supervision in the education of cost control, menu development, and private dining or catering.
● Organized the lunch, dinner, and bar menus as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
● Reported directly to the Corporate Chef.
EDUCATION
El Centro Community College Culinary Arts, Dallas, TX — Apprenticeship
May 1996
Wiley College Culinary Arts, Marshall, TX — Certificate May 1994
Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet High
School, Dallas, TX — Diploma
May 1993
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