Food Service Executive Chef

WILLIAM BROWNING

Short Pump, VA ***** 252-***-**** ***********@*****.***

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SUMMARY

Years of multi-unit and multi-event management. History of successfully transforming food service operations through performance improvements and cost reductions to maximize service and profits. Forward-thinking leader with analytical and critical thinking skills to solve all types of routine and complex business problems.

SKILLS

10+ years as an Executive Chef

Hotel and Property Management

Hyatt trained Chef with HAACP

experience

10+ F&B Hotel Department Head

Management of 50+ employees

Supply Ordering and

Management

Oversaw day-to-day restaurant,

room service, and banquet

operations

Training and Onboarding

Menu development

Cost Control

Catering Coordination

Bar Management

Recipe creation

Budget Development

Vendor Negotiations

EXPERIENCE

09/2024 - Current Line Cook

Kinloch Golf Club - Richmond, VA

Cooking and handling parties and banquets.

Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.

Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.

Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards for Virginia's number one Golf Course.

01/2024 - 09/2024 Food and Beverage Director

Meadowbrook Country Club - Meadowbrook, VA

Implemented strategies to improve cost efficiency of ingredients, labor, and equipment usage.

Conducted inventory audits on a regular basis to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize waste.

Managed relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on high-quality products.

Analyzed financial data such as sales figures, profit margins, budgeting reports, to make recommendations for improvement or expansion. 12/2022 - 01/2024 Restaurant General Manager

Waffle House Restaurant - Ashland, VA

Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example. Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.

Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures and guest experiences.

Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

04/2018 - 12/2022 Food and Beverage Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel - Kitty Hawk, NC

Oversaw restaurant food and beverage operations, delivered day-to-day consistency and set and maintained highest food quality and service standards.

Maximized revenue and profits of hotel food services through customer satisfaction, employee engagement and meticulously clean, sanitary and safe environments.

Created and delivered orientation and training for new team members and professional development activities for experienced associates. Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.

Managed busy and highly popular restaurant with professional, well-trained staff.

07/2016 - 08/2018 Property Manager

La Rio mansion The Inn at Selado - Temple, TX

Managed a 37 acre ranch, with 5 bedrooms for private events including weddings and weekend stays.

Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs.

Built relationships with service vendors and submitted associated billing statements.

Handled tours and sales for events.

Oversaw and monitored preventative maintenance and energy management inspections and programs.

06/2014 - 07/2016 Lead Manager

Eldorado Retirement Community - Richardson, TX

Provide leadership, supervision, training, guidance and communication in a respectful and professional manner that enforces compliance with Holiday's guidelines, policies and applicable laws. Provided direction and coaching to direct reports through team and one-on-one meetings.

Amplified company vision and culture to inspire diverse pool of talent. Initiated and implemented ideas to improve services and business development efforts.

07/2010 - 07/2014 General Manager

Shilo Inns - Killeen, TX

Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.

Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.

Managed 160 room hotel while served as acting Food and Beverage Director.

Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.

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