SPENCER GELINAS

* ******** ****** ********* *, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104

603-***-****

upw1fn@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE CHEF

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Skilled, creative, and dedicated culinary arts achiever with broad knowledge and experience in leading overall kitchen operations combined with synergistic set of skills in high-quality culinary styles, trends, and presentations. Exhibits unyielding commitment to delivering excellence in food service, and equipped with in-depth skills necessary for catering complex events and executive functions.

- Consistently ensures the integrity of food production while providing high level of customer satisfaction, controlling costs, and driving revenue increases

- Dependable in delegating job tasks, streamlining culinary functions, and initiating culinary techniques

- Adept at estimating food consumption as well as in selecting and developing fresh culinary concepts and recipes

- Organized with advanced skills in balancing work priorities while collaboratively working with staff and promoting accountability and compliance

- Passionate to continuous learning and strives to achieve and surpass established goals

- Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Kitchen Operations Streamlining

- Food Cost Analysis and Budget Management

- Staff Training and Supervision

- Culinary Design and Presentation

- Menu Planning and Development

- Inventory and Shrinkage Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sous Chef Flik International, Boston, MA (Feb 2008-Present)

- Plan, direct, and streamline daily food preparation and kitchen operations

- Develop menu and lead the preparation of new recipes and pricing of food

- Direct and foster efficiency in work performance of kitchen staff

- Spearhead the development and implementation of training programs

- Oversee and resolve issues associated in kitchen operations and customer service

- Manage and maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality control standards

- Ensure superior level of service and efficiency in dining functions, including executive-level dining

- Supervise inventory and monitor accuracy in daily deliveries, receiving records, and logs

- Control shrinkages and manage purchasing of food product using Instill Programs

- Conform to corporate specifications in planning and writing monthly menu

- Facilitate daily pre-service tasks and effectively delegate work assignments

- Address service issues and promote overall effectiveness and accountability in daily tasks

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Sous Chef Passaconaway CC, Litchfield, NH (2007-2009)

Restaurant Manager Papa Gino's Add Scheduling, Hookset, NH (2007-2008)

Sous Chef Z Food And Drink, Manchester, NH (2007)

Food Service Specialist United States Army (1996-1999)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

(AS) ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN CULINARY SCIENCES

Atlantic Culinary Academy, McIntosh College, Dover, NH

ATLANTIC CULINARY ACADEMY, LE CORDON BLEU

McIntosh College, Dover, NH

FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST-UNITED STATES ARMY

AWARDS AND HONORS

- Dean’s List for four semesters

- Member of the National Honor Society

- Honor Graduate of United States Army

AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

- Member, Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society) Beta Gamma Chapter

- Member, New Hampshire Sports and Social Club

- Event Coordinator, Special Olympic

- Kitchen Volunteer, New Horizon Soup

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