Kylan Linney Email & Phone Number

United States

Denver, Colorado

Greater Denver Area

Greater Denver Area

Castle Rock, Co

Associate Product Development Chef (2008–2011)Supported customer’s culinary needs by developing products for customers to launch to drive business growth. • Generated over $8 million in new revenue annually by developing a strong working relationship with a high potential customer that the company had been pursuing for many years. Anticipated future needs and developed a new product line. Presented to senior management, gained approval and ensured product quality. • Raised innovation profile and gained new business by developing and consumer paneling six line extensions within three weeks for a high profile customer. Made over 600 test products by hand and obtained consumer panel input in time for a national school lunch conference. • Built business by assisting in the development of one of the biggest product launches in Pizza Hut history. Coordinated many discovery sessions and taste panels to determine consumer preferences. • Raised company profile with customers and community leaders by partnering with Corporate Chef to plan, prepare and serve executive dinners.• Worked closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams through product development to ensure the product would function as designed.

Managed kitchen serving lunch and dinner with a team of sous chef, line cooks and dishwasher/prep cook and the front of the house when needed.• Developed all menus and all daily specials, including signature dishes that are on the menu today.• Formulated all standard recipes to maintain the recipe data base and ensure consistency in customer experience using Microsoft Office.• Hired, coached, trained, supervised and scheduled kitchen staff to deliver high quality meals.• Enhanced food cost control by accurately forecasting needs and inventory each week.• Ensured high standards of kitchen sanitation, cleanliness and safety through training, daily work assignment and personal inspections. • Determined all menu pricing based on cost of production analysis to make margin targets.