David E. Newton Email & Phone Number

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

• Supervised the dining and service operations of a senior residential community managing a budget of $300,000 annually• Directed the activities of up to 20 staff, engaged in full-service dining room, operations food preparation, customer service, cooks, and wait staff.• Instrumental in the transformation and elevation of retirement community cuisine by implementing a full scratch-cooking kitchen with a comprehensive nutritional menu analysis.• Ongoing collaboration with the marketing team for recruitment and fundraising events.• Understanding of food contraindications for aging adults.• Kept labor costs to a minimum.

Seattle, W

• High volume banquet productions and special events.• Provided personal chef services for resident’s birthdays, anniversaries, and other private events.• Executed catering services, both on and off site for events.• Plated every dish with attractive flair and attention to detail.

• 5,000 hours apprenticeship under Washington State Chefs Association Chef-of-the-Year, Executive Chef Dan Lewark, leading to chef certification.• Providing high quality meals served at the proper time and temperature and tastefully garnished.• Lead Cook overseeing the team and maintaining proper records.• Participating and placed in food competitions including KnifeSkill Competition, & Knowledge Bowl.• Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality,quantity and presentation.

Greater Seattle Area

• Providing consistent high quality meals for "one of the most outstanding golf courses in the Northwest, if not the nation" serving a variety of high profile members including Bill Gates, owners of Seattle's professional sports franchises, and Arnold Palmer.• Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.• Adjusted established recipes to remove allergens or alter tastes for customer desires.