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Executive Chef• Task-force Executive Chef for various full-service hotels including Marriott and Hilton• Immediate assessment of challenges and troubleshooting through recommendations.• Supported appraisal of potential Executive Management candidates throughout process.• Created improved training for food production, sanitation, inventory and internal audits

Chef De Cuisine/Task Force Executive Chef• Managed team members for retail outlets, al a cart, buffets, and concessions• Hands on and supervised multi-site catering events for 75-2,000 guests• Developed new recipes and operating standards for future menu items• Controlled labor expenses, inventory, equipment needs, and food quality

Research and Development Chef• Managed production of items for retail distribution and private labeling clients including Trader Joes, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Jimbo’s Naturally• Re-engineered existing products and introduced new menu items• Monitored QA and food safety in production of process, ingredients and packaging• Implemented and managed standards and training manuals for 30 employees

• Engineered and managed production of all natural, upscale, refrigerated and shelf stable food products for retail distribution and private labeling clients including Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Costco, and Sam’s Club• Achieved optimum profit margin of 28% for products from emergence and development through supply chain to market• Responsible for ingredient sourcing, packaging, vendor contract negotiation, inventories, manufacturing logistics, quality control and technical food safety• HACCP certified and experience with regulatory agencies; USDA and FDA