Executive Chef - Farm-to-Table & Operations Leader
Resume:
Spokane, MO *****
Phone 417-***-****
E-mail *********@****.***
Brian Taylor
Objective
To obtain the Manager of Golen Corral position.
Education
August 2006 - 2009 Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
B.S. Culinary arts/ Business Management; Graduated with “Highest Culinary Honors,” GPA Honors (3.5), and the “Outstanding Culinary Achievement” award.
Classes Include:
Human Resources Management
Cost Control
Managerial Accounting
Customer Service
Contemporary cuisine
Regional cuisine
Food service management
Fabricating and breaking-down meats
Event Management
Hospitality Supervision
Advanced Beverage Management
Oneology and Viticulture
Advanced Beverage Management, and several more
Languages
English- fluent
Spanish- some
Work experience
July 2009 – May 2011 The Restaurant People
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Yolo Restaurant - Server
Greet guests, explain featured items and describe particular menu items; both food and wine.
Develop a relationship with guests by making them feel welcome.
Service guests, collecting payments and close, offering exceptional food and wine-service and knowledge.
August 2009 – July 2010 The Restaurant People
Coral Gables, FL
Tarpon Bend Raw Bar and Grill – Assistant Manager
Educate, manage and train staff of approximately 35 people.
Write FOH schedules for servers/bartenders
Manage in-house wine/oyster education program
Uphold reputation for maintaining service and quality in all aspects of restaurant operations.
March 2011 – August 2012 Kirari Restaurant Group
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Market 17 Restaurant – Server/Dark-dining Captain/Pastry Chef
Develop a relationship with guests by making them feel welcome.
Service guests, collecting payments and close, offering exceptional food and wine-service and knowledge.
Manage guest experience in a dark dining room
Manage pastry/desserts department of kitchen.
September 2011 – March 2012
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tap 42 Bar & Kitchen – Assistant Manager
Educate, manage and train staff of approximately 30 people.
Write FOH schedules for servers/bartenders
Manage closing financial processes.
Order and organize beer/wine/liquor for restaurant opening and operations.
Uphold reputation for maintaining service and quality in all aspects of restaurant operations.
August 2012 – December 2024
Ozark, MO
Iguana Roja Restaurante – Owner/Executive Chef/General Manager
Open Mexican/Latin Restaurant in Ozark w/ specified budget and create profit while attempting to maintain/renovate 108-yr-old building in Historic Downtown Ozark, MO.
Educate, manage and train staff of approximately 25 people.
Write BOH and FOH schedules for staff
Manage closing financial processes.
Order food, beer and liquor for restaurant operations.
Build and uphold a reputation for maintaining service and quality in all aspects of restaurant operations.
Awards: Rock and Ribs (2014) Margarita Contest 2nd, Wingapalooza (2015) Best BBQ wings 1st, Best Traditional Buffalo 1st, Best Exotic 1st, Best Wings Judge’s Choice Champion, and Rookie of the Year. Wingapoola (2016) “Chuck for a Buck” 2nd Runner. 417 “Food Wars” (2017) – 34th Best Nachos. 34th Annual Chili Cook-Off Judge’s Choice 2nd; 36th Annual– 3rd. Southern MO’s First Premiere Taco Competition (2019) “Traditional Taco Judge’s Choice” 1st, and “Margarita Judge’s Choice” 2nd.
January 2025 – Present
Republic, MO
Holden Buildings – Sales Manager
Directs Republic’s sales team
Set Goals
Create Leads
Implementing Strategic Sales plans
Monitoring performance metrics
Managing customer relationships
Hobbies
I love to cook and to learn new, innovative, and creative methods and presentations, as well as old ones. I enjoy the creative aspect of designing dishes and menus. I enjoy building with wood: furniture, sheds, chicken coops, and barns. However, I am even more passionate about developing businesses.
References
Matt Graham, Senior Lender at Home Mortgage Group - 417-***-**** – *******@*******.***
Jesus Perches, Owner and GM at Tortillas Perches Restaurant – 417-***-****
Dr. Ben Childers, Flight Surgeon, US Navy 417-***-**** ********.********@****.***
Matt Brady, Owner and Manager Brady Landscaping LLC 417-***-**** ***.******@*****.***
Alex Morgan, Sous Chef at University of Texas Medical Center at Dallas 714-***-**** *********.******@*************.***
Heath Ballard, Chief Executive Officer of Marketing at the Hail Shop USA - 417-***-**** ********@**************.***
Greg Veach, Regional Manager at Big Whiskey - 417-***-**** ******@***********.***
Tim Petrillo/Peter Bolukus, Owners of The Restaurant People – 954-***-****
Kirsta and Aaron Grauberger, Owners of Market 17 – 561-***-**** **********@*****.***
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