Profiles
azchefstew
Awards
Level * Sommelier
Court of Master Sommeliers
Career Through Culinary
Arts Program $40,000
Scholarship to Johnson &
Wales
Deans List
Culinary Class Above &
Beyond Award
04/2000
East Valley Institute of
Technology Honor Roll
04/2000
Skills
Self-confidence
Leadership Abilities
Project Management Skills
Change Agent
Analytical Skills
Problem-solving skills
Team leadership skills
Computer skills
Advanced
Excel, Word, Redzone, Highjump
STEWART MICHAEL WEINSTEIN
Innovation Chef / Manufacturing Excellence
Specialist
24501 West Flores drive, Buckeye Arizona 85326
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Factor_ / Hello Fresh
Level 3 Chef Manager
10/2023-Present
Goodyear, AZ
• Managed staff of up to 25 cooks across various kitchen areas including braisers and grill.
• Developed daily cooking plans aligning with planning and production departments for efficient workflow.
• Trained employees on equipment usage as well as applications like Highjump Red Zone and Slack.
Vending Logistics LLC / Verano
Southwest Regional Executive Confections Chef/Manager 04/2020-10/2023
Southwest region, AZ and NV
• Led teams across multiple facilities managing up to four cooks per facility.
• Responsible for new product development while refining existing product lines.
• Oversaw all supplement infusions logs along with proper dosing of products. High Country Conference Center (Sodexo)
Executive Chef II
04/2018–12/2019
Flagstaff, AZ
• Managed staff of up to 10 cooks and 3-4 dishwashers.
• Maintained high levels of service standards, ensuring quality and safety.
• Costing for all menu items. Maintain a tight food and labor budget. Lotus Lounge Restaurant
Executive Chef
06/2017–05/2018
Flagstaff, AZ
• Managed staff of up to 10 cooks and 3-4 dishwashers.
• Maintained high levels of service standards, ensuring quality and safety. OBJECTIVE
Experienced professional with a background in food manufacturing, operations management, research and product development, and restaurants seeking a role as an Innovation Chef or Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to utilize skills in continuous improvement, project management, and team leadership for driving operational efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards. EDUCATION
Utah State University
Dietetic Internship-RD Eligible
Logan, Utah
05/2007
Johnson & Wales University
B.S. Culinary Nutrition
Providence, RI
05/2003
Johnson & Wales University
A.S. Culinary Arts
Providence, RI
05/2001
East Valley Institute of Technology
Tech-prep program in Culinary Arts
Mesa, AZ
05/2000