Executive Chef

JD

JAMAL DAVIS

************@*****.*** 973-***-**** Los Angeles, CA 90014 WWW: Bold Profile

Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at Postino Park Place, excelling in menu development and staff training. Renowned for creating exceptional dining experiences while ensuring food safety and inventory management. Adept at customizing meals to meet diverse dietary needs, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment that prioritizes quality and customer satisfaction.

Menu development

Food safety

Inventory management

Staff training

Vendor relations

Customer service

Team building

Dietary customization

Waste reduction

Private and Personalized Meal Prep

Postino Park Place Irvine, CA

Executive Chef

04/2023 - Current

Managed kitchen staff scheduling, inventory, and vendor relations. Maintained exceptional quality and consistency in plated dishes and presentation.

Supported menu development and implemented seasonal specials. Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.

Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.

Provided guidance and support for Sous Chefs during peak service hours. Self-employed Los Angeles, CA

Private Chef

01/2020 - 03/2023

Provided customized meal planning and in-home cooking for private clients.

Specialized in dietary needs including low-sodium, diabetic, and gluten-free options.

Maintained professionalism, discretion, and a high standard of service. Specialized in multi-course meals, wine pairings, and curated menus tailored to client preferences, dietary needs, and cultural tastes. Sourced premium, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients to ensure exceptional flavor and presentation.

Provided services for intimate dinner parties, special occasions, and weekly meal prep, with a focus on wellness and gourmet standards. Maintained confidentiality, professionalism, and the highest standards of cleanliness and hospitality in private settings.

Sunrise Senior Living Huntington, CA

Dining Services Coordinator

03/2020 - 02/2023

Oversaw culinary operations in a high-end senior living community. Directed a team of cooks and kitchen staff to deliver daily meals with a focus on nutrition, variety, and presentation.

Ensured compliance with health regulations and managed food safety Summary

Skills

Experience

protocols.

Maintained accurate records of orders placed, deliveries received and payments made.

Resolved customer complaints promptly and courteously by listening carefully to their concerns.

Oakmont Management Group Culver

City, CA

Executive Chef

07/2018 - 06/2020

Designed weekly menus and coordinated special event dining for residents.

Trained culinary staff and improved kitchen efficiency and output. Fostered a warm dining experience in a memory care and assisted living environment.

Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.

Curated healthy dishes while following all necessary dietary restrictions Culinary Institute of America New York, NY

GED

ServSafe Certified

ServSafe Manager

Education and Training

Certifications

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