Objectives

Seeking a Kitchen Professional position where I can help to increase business profits, by utilizing my vast experience in restaurant and hotel kitchen management. To develop the skills of an existing team and continue building an efficient kitchen staff, while creating a motivating and professional work environment. To develop a menu that will enhance the establishment’s reputation and increase the base clientele.

Experience

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Hilton Garden Inn, Rancho Mirage, CA

2005 – Current Employer

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Hilton Garden Inn, Anaheim, CA

2004 – 2005

EXECUTIVE CHEF / BUSINESS PARTNER

The Villa, Cathedral City, CA

2001 - 2004

KITCHEN MANAGER / CHEF DE CUISINE

The Chart House, Rancho Mirage, CA

1998 – 2001

BANQUET CHEF

Wyndham Hotel, Palm Springs, CA

1996 – 1998

SOUS CHEF

Lantana Grill, The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, Phoenix, AZ

1993 -1996

KITCHEN MANAGER / PASTRY CHEF

Peabody’s Coffee and Bistro, Palm Springs, CA

1989-1993

Education

Apprenticeships at John Dominis, Newport Beach, CA and under renowned Chef Simpson, Phoenix, AZ, which developed my skills to perform well under pressure, cook from scratch, and plate presentation.

*Menu development

*Controlling food, labor costs and inventory control

*Hiring, training, and motivating kitchen staff to encourage professional growth

*Maximizing kitchen productivity, consistency and quality of food presentation

*Successfully operating high volume restaurant operations

*Catering and Banquet experience

*Emphasis on cooking from raw food products

References

Mr. Daniel Ferranti

General Manager, Hilton Holiday Inn Express, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

818-***-****

Mr. Donald Bowcot

Trauma Room MD, Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

360-***-****

Mr. Shawnon Lowery

Food & Beverage Manager, Adobe Grill & Date’s Café, Cathedral City, CA 92243

619-***-****

Mr. David Costello

Police Officer, City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA 92262

760-***-****

Miss Sharon Jacobs

Women’s Clothing Store Owner, The Wardrobe, Palm Springs, CA 92262

760-***-****

Highlights

*Voted most romantic desert area restaurant 2003 & 2004 ~ San Francisco Traveler Magazine

*Voted most romantic desert area restaurant 2003 & 2004 ~ Bottom Line Magazine

*Voted best Sunday Brunch 2001-2004 ~ Bottom Line Magazine

*Assisted Jovahna Gehmah for Food Network’s Fine Italian Around The Country

*Good Morning Arizona opening of Lantana Grill at The Pointe Sqaw Peak Hilton

*Cooking with Sherrif Joe from Lantana Grill at The Pointe Squaw Peak Hilton

*Discovery Channel’s Great Chefs, Great City’s at Adobe Grill, Cathedral City,CA

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