         EXECUTIVE CHEF       Summary    Motivated professional with exceptional skills as both chef and manager. Over ten years of experience in the restaurant industry. Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to succeed in a high-pressure, challenging environment while maintaining a calm demeanor. Expertise in a variety of different cuisines and cooking techniques.      Highlights          Food Safety and Sanitation  Sous vide technique  Staff Training and Development  Menu Development       Batch Cooking  Ordering & Receiving  Labor & Food Cost Control            Experience     04/2014   to   08/2016     Executive Chef    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Co-ordinated and executed meals for various corporate clients; from parties ranging from 20 to 500 guests.   Implemented new cooking techniques and organizational protocols to lower food and labor cost.  Managed daily kitchen operations; identified and provided solutions for any problem areas.  Developed new menus in accordance with guests dietary needs and restrictions; vegan/vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.         06/2012   to   04/2014     Chef/General Manager    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Developed food and beverage menu for a new fast-casual restaurant.  Created standardized recipes to maintain quality control.   Handled all hiring, training, scheduling and payroll.   Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format.         06/2009   to   06/2012     Chef de Cuisine    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Worked with executive chef to develop and execute a daily-changing menu in a fine-dining establishment.  Tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.   Initiated and maintained relationships with local farmers and ranchers to bring guests the highest quality ingredients while maintaining appropriate food and labor costs.          Education     2003     Bachelor of Arts  :   International Development with a minor in Spanish and Anthropology    University of Oregon   －   City  ,   State  ,   United States            Skills        Commitment to Quality  Well-tuned Palate  Communication  Fluent in Spanish  Team Building  Food Science  Software: Shopkeep, Excel, Caterease      