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As a deeply experienced executive chef and transformational culinary operations leader, I have a proven record of achievement in applying my broad domestic and international experience to optimize kitchen operations, identify cost savings opportunities, increase profitability, and create new revenue streams for both corporate and stand-alone culinary programs. A dedicated change agent and customer-first leader, I provide value to organizations by building engaged, high-performing cultures while contributing versatile expertise across culinary operations, stewarding, purchasing and inventory, strategic relationship building, and influencing product research and development (R&D). Below is a selection of the top accomplishments from my career:Enabling Westin Chicago River North to achieve the lowest food cost across all of Marriott’s various nationwide properties, decreasing food costs from 18%–19% to 14.2% by enhancing food preparation processes. Generating millions of dollars in additional revenue for Artisan Specialty Foods by establishing high-impact strategic partnerships and coordinating the development and procurement of new food products. Elevating culinary operations at the Wynstone Golf Club by introducing a comprehensive strategy to enhance the member experience while driving sales and food cost reduction. The success of these efforts earned me exposure in local publications. An influential and experienced culinary operations leader, I am always looking to expand my professional network.AREAS OF EXPERTISE Team Leadership & DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationRevenue Growth & ProfitabilityFood Cost OptimizationResource ManagementInventory ManagementStrategic PartnershipsChange ManagementCulinary OperationsCustomer SuccessStrategic PlanningP&L Management