Executive Chef Data Analysis

Shawn Brown

Virginia Beach, VA ************@*****.*** 757-***-****

Professional Summary

Executive Chef and operations leader with 15+ years of experience driving efficiency, quality, and profitability in high-volume kitchens. Recently certified in Data Analysis, bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complement culinary expertise. Skilled in using data to reduce costs, optimize budgets, and improve performance while leading diverse teams to consistently exceed goals. Certifications

Data Analysis Certification – [Issuing Organization], [Month Year] ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Food Handler Certification

Core Skills

Data & Business Analysis: Excel, Google Sheets, Reporting, Forecasting Culinary Leadership: Menu Planning, Banquet & Event Management, Food Safety Operations Management: Budgeting, Cost Control, Staff Training, Scheduling Team Leadership: Recruiting, Performance Coaching, Cross-functional Collaboration Professional Experience

Executive Chef / Banquet Chef

InvitedClubs – Virginia Beach, VA Aug 2023 – Present Direct culinary operations for large-scale events, ensuring high-quality service and profitability. Use data-driven inventory and cost tracking to reduce waste and improve margins. Executive Chef

Holiday Inn North Beach – Virginia Beach, VA Jul 2022 – Present Lead kitchen operations, hiring and mentoring a team of culinary staff. Applied data analysis in menu planning and purchasing, reducing food costs by standardizing portion sizes and leveraging seasonal ingredients.

Executive Chef

Broad Bay Country Club – Virginia Beach, VA Oct 2019 – Jul 2022 Streamlined operations through performance metrics and cost analysis. Improved food cost efficiency by tracking waste trends and adjusting vendor purchasing. Executive Chef

Elizabeth Manor Golf & Country Club – Portsmouth, VA Jul 2017 – Sep 2019 Oversaw daily operations, recruiting, and training kitchen staff. Implemented budgeting and cost-control measures that significantly reduced waste. Earlier Roles

Executive Sous Chef – Founders Inn & Spa; Sous Chef – Dish; Line Cook – Dave & Busters; Executive Sous Chef – Cavalier Hotel; Assistant Manager – PF Chang’s.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate Coursework

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