Manager Baton Rouge

Graham M. Smith

**** ***** ****** * Baton Rouge, LA 70808

225-***-**** (mobile) * ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY PROFILE:

• Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America

• 3+ years of experience as Executive Chef

• Serve-Safe Certified

• Strong background in classical and modern cookery

• Passion for creating healthy, nutritious cuisine

• Highly motivated team player

• Skilled in working in high volume production venues

EDUCATION:

Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, New York

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, 1996

• Externship – Hotel Engematthof Zurich, Switzerland

Garde Manger/Patissier/Entremetier, 1995-1996

Georgia Tech University Atlanta, Georgia

• Associate Degree in Broadcast Journalism, 1992

EXPERIENCE:

Baton Rouge River Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana

EXECUTIVE CHEF 2009-May 2012

Current Responsibilities:

• Ordering, receiving and preparing all food items

• Maintaining food costs and budget goals

• Develop proposals and menus for prospective clients of the Convention Center and Arena

• Preparation and delivery of high quality meals for large events (serving several thousand guests), and multiple food outlets simultaneously

• Maintain an active role in local hospitality community and professional associations

• Daily inventory tracking, kitchen equipment maintenance

• Participate in promotional media related events to promote the facility

• Hiring and training of all kitchen and stewarding staff

Mansur’s on the Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana

SOUS CHEF 2008-2009

Port Charlotte Yacht Club Port Charlotte, Florida

BANQUET CHEF 2007-2008

Montgomery County Club Montgomery, Alabama

SOUS CHEF

New Orleans Country Club New Orleans, Louisiana

LEAD PM SOUS CHEF/SUPERVISOR 2003-2005*

*Forced to relocate after Hurricane Katrina

Commander’s Palace New Orleans, Louisiana

LEAD LINE COOK 2002-2003

Carolina Country Club Spartanburg, South Carolina

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF 1999-2002

Baton Rouge Country Club Baton Rouge, Louisiana

KITCHEN MANAGER 1996-1999

AWARDS/RECOGNITION:

Employee of the Month New Orleans Country Club March 2004

Employee of the Year New Orleans Country Club 2004

Prestigious Service Award New Orleans Country Club 2004

Honor Society Culinary Institute of America 1995-1996

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