Bryan Cates Email and Phone Number

Top Seller P9 2023 Western NC $3.2MOversee $40M in business Build and maintain a network of accountsPenetrate existing outlets through metric analysis Pursue prospective clientsMaintain customer satisfactionOversee order guides and purchasing habits of 103 group purchasing accounts

Nominated as Culinarian of the year by Corporate Management 2021.ProChef Mentor Certified at Culinary Institute of America 2022Responsibilities:Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targetsPerform weekly internal food safety and sanitation audits to ensure corporate standardsBuild monthly invoice transmittal packetWeekly inventory analysis and valuationBuild and maintain relationships with a network of contract foodservice outlets, approved vendors, and suppliersCoach account food service staff on KPI’sHire, onboard, and train management/ hourly associatesProcure all supplies from approved vendorsMaintain costs in line with budget consistentlyTrain and manage staff on proper cooking techniques, dietary textures, and safe workplace habitsMenu design, costing, implementation, & training

Lagniappe Winner Most Innovative Menu 2017Lagniappe Winner Best Farm to Table Restaurant 2017Responsibilities:Coordinate with local school campus to facilitate program curriculumAll daily operations regarding profit and lossTeach students fundamental culinary skills including food safety/sanitation, knife work, roasting, braising, grilling, butchery, garde manger, pastries/desserts, FIFO rotation, and product ordering/receiving

James Beard Sunday Supper 2014Property wide menu development for Basico Taqueria, Mixson Market, and Mixson ClubCoordinate and execute special events and catering

James Beard award winning restaurant Operate wood fire ovenImplemented and executed fermentation program for both restaurantsFish and game butchery