Sample Resume - Executive Chef (Hotel)

Executive Chef

Focused, driven, dynamic professional chef with record of increasing responsibility and expertise.
Areas of expertise

• Managing teams to utilize resources for highest impact • Manage budget while creating beautiful, flavorful dishes and meals. • Networking with suppliers for best prices. • Innovative approach to creative menu planning.

Experience

Corinth Hotel and Conference Center, Corinth, MS	1995 - Present
Executive Chef
• Manage all food preparation and production for a 200 room convention center and 25,000 square foot restaurant. • Manage a staff of 40 restaurant personnel. • Create banquets and a la carte menus. Create specialty and gourmet events. • Manage $5 million food and beverage budget while reducing costs and maintaining quality. • Develop customized menu plans. • Expert knowledge of food and wine pairings.

Plommerton Hotel, Corinth, MS	1993 - 1994
Executive Chef
• Executed all food preparation for a 200 room, full-service hotel. • Designed annual 14-course Society Holiday Extravaganze for 200 guests. • Created custom menu plans for charity functions.

The Boberry Inn, Branson, MS	1988 - 1991
Executive Chef
• Re-opened this historic 200 seat fine dining establishment. • Created and prepared original and customized menu plans. • Directed daily menu specials. • Created exceptional year-round seasonal menus.

Education

San Francisco Culinary Institute, San Francisco, CA	1988