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Holland, Mi, Us

Holland, Mi, Us

Holland, Michigan, United States

Spring Lake, Michigan

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Holland, Mi

Developed and ensured the delivery of a consistent, high quality menu focused on local products in 150+ seat award-winning restaurant; constantly inspected taste, temperature, portion size and visual appearance; was solely responsible for new dishes and restaurant menus; documented recipes and presentation standards; ensured strict maintenance of food and personal hygiene standards in the department, received higher remarks from Health Inspections each quarter; ensured profitability of the… Show more Developed and ensured the delivery of a consistent, high quality menu focused on local products in 150+ seat award-winning restaurant; constantly inspected taste, temperature, portion size and visual appearance; was solely responsible for new dishes and restaurant menus; documented recipes and presentation standards; ensured strict maintenance of food and personal hygiene standards in the department, received higher remarks from Health Inspections each quarter; ensured profitability of the department; adhered to food cost targets; managed costing and pricing of menus; was responsible for all ordering for Front-of-House and Back-of-House; ensured optimum storage and rotation of raw materials; encouraged guest interaction and frequents the dining room to ensure guest satisfaction; attended regular off-site marketing events to promote restaurant and product. Awarded 2015 Mover and Shaker Award for sourcing majority of ingredients from local purveyors. Show less

Managed labor and food-cost, assisted with seasonal menu changes and dish development at Two-Starred Michelin, Mobile Five Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant; maintained strong focus on utilization of product, quality and timeliness of service.

Executed Chef de Partie responsibilities at a Michelin Three-Starred restaurant and #6 rated restaurant in the world by San Pellegrino (#1 restaurant in the world - Elite Travel)

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Managed and maintained all stations, while providing staff supervision. Assisted in daily menu planning, specials, and maintained all ordering. Assisted in the development of the Chef/Owner, Peter Schintler's, cookbook.

Alexandria, Virginia

Executed Chef de Partie responsibilities on all hot stations and assisted with menu planning and changes at a Washington Post rated four-star restaurant. Responsible for utilizing all by-product from whole animals in charcuterie. Assisted head baker with the creation of house breads.

Atlanta, Georgia

From restaurant debut, managed all aspects of menu planning, inventory, personnel, food cost analysis, ordering and daily specials. Maintained 30% food cost for premier restaurant. Developed and maintained recipe book.

Atlanta, Georgia

Managed and maintained all hot stations at the oldest Five Star/Five Diamond restaurant in the US, rated by Mobile and AAA, respectively. Responsible for ordering and assisted with menu planning and changes.

Atlanta, Georgia

Executed Chef de Partie responsibilities on Garde Manger station at a Five Star/Five Diamond/Relais & Chateaux restaurant. Managed ordering for Garde Manger station and solely maintained a two-person station.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Executed Chef de Partie responsibilities on all stations. Trained as Sous Chef. Assisted with menu planning and changes.