Lawrence Powers Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Exceuctive Chef for Glenn’s Kitchen and The Sky Lounge, which are located in the historic boutique Glenn Hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection of Hotels, in the midst of downtown Atlanta’s vibrant business and entertainment locale, the centennial Park District.Glenn’s Kitchen offers American comfort food with a southern flair. The Sky Lounge is a sophisticated rooftop lounge with an amazing view of Atlanta. Voted one of “Top 23 Best Rooftop Lounges in the World” by… Show more Exceuctive Chef for Glenn’s Kitchen and The Sky Lounge, which are located in the historic boutique Glenn Hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection of Hotels, in the midst of downtown Atlanta’s vibrant business and entertainment locale, the centennial Park District.Glenn’s Kitchen offers American comfort food with a southern flair. The Sky Lounge is a sophisticated rooftop lounge with an amazing view of Atlanta. Voted one of “Top 23 Best Rooftop Lounges in the World” by ABC.com.• Created new recipes and design overall menu, including specials each week• Ordered and arranged pickup or delivery of foods for the week• Coordinated and directed all food preparation, from prep through service• Monitored the quality of all food and beverages• Tracked, recorded, and maintained inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies• Hired and trained new kitchen staff• Managed staff of 15-20• Maintained a clean kitchen and follow all state food safety and sanitation laws• Managed and produced for banquet events averaging 100-200 individuals Show less

Roswell, Ga

Authentic Irish pub with from scratch kitchen, extensive whiskey and beer programs and live music• Designed kitchen lay out and health and safety systems• Developed seasonal from scratch authentic Irish menu and all recipes included• Created from ground up a profitable and efficient catering program • Produced and executed regular specialty menus paired for beer and whiskey tastings• Retained a low turnover rate for a well-trained kitchen staff• Maintained a health… Show more Authentic Irish pub with from scratch kitchen, extensive whiskey and beer programs and live music• Designed kitchen lay out and health and safety systems• Developed seasonal from scratch authentic Irish menu and all recipes included• Created from ground up a profitable and efficient catering program • Produced and executed regular specialty menus paired for beer and whiskey tastings• Retained a low turnover rate for a well-trained kitchen staff• Maintained a health score in the mid 90s• Trained front of house in food knowledge, local and fresh ingredients Irish culinary traditions Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

High volume American/Southern style fine dining• Redesigned, updated, and localized seasonal menu and recipes in fine dining atmosphere.• Managed and trained culinary staff of 20-25 depending on the season• Reduced food cost, labor cost, and waste• Sourced local vendors and farmers• Maintained a health score in the mid 90s• Trained front of house staff in food knowledge and presentation• Prepared and assisted staff with recipes and setting up for… Show more High volume American/Southern style fine dining• Redesigned, updated, and localized seasonal menu and recipes in fine dining atmosphere.• Managed and trained culinary staff of 20-25 depending on the season• Reduced food cost, labor cost, and waste• Sourced local vendors and farmers• Maintained a health score in the mid 90s• Trained front of house staff in food knowledge and presentation• Prepared and assisted staff with recipes and setting up for shifts• Expedited 250 cover lunches and 400 cover dinners Show less

Inman Park, Ga

Intimate neighborhood bistro headed by Chef Shaun Doty• Executed Shaun’s daily operations from ordering, managing staff, bar and inventory• Trained new staff to exacting detail and the highest demand of quality.• Helped Chef develop daily menus and inform him of the best ingredients available• Prepared front of house staff with menu and changes and new ingredients• Maintained a health score in the mid 90’s• Developed and maintained relationships with local, growers… Show more Intimate neighborhood bistro headed by Chef Shaun Doty• Executed Shaun’s daily operations from ordering, managing staff, bar and inventory• Trained new staff to exacting detail and the highest demand of quality.• Helped Chef develop daily menus and inform him of the best ingredients available• Prepared front of house staff with menu and changes and new ingredients• Maintained a health score in the mid 90’s• Developed and maintained relationships with local, growers, farmers and purveyors Show less

Sandymount Dublin, Ireland

French style bistro with Irish influences in affluent Dublin neighborhood• Maintained and redesigned classic French and Irish seasonal menu and recipes• Implemented a food costing and labor tracking system• Led an International team of chefs and porters from several eastern European countries to Italy and France• Started as a commis chef and rose to executive chef within a year

Greater Atlanta Area

Stylish high volume fine dining experience at the Woodruff Arts Center• Trained new staff to Chef Shaun Doty’s expectations• Managed ordering and inventory for dining room• Implemented and developed charcuterie program• Processed and butchered all proteins• Oversaw and maintained all sauces• Worked Entrée station and expected to back up any station.