Chef in Sherman Oaks, California

Michael Charles Rosen [email protected] |818.632.... Award winning executive chef and owner operator of Zeke's Smokehouse Barbecue, Michael Rosen has diverse experience in the Food Service Industry including high-end fine dining restaurants and large volume casual dining establishments. Originally trained in French cuisine, Michael has worked with many other celebrated chefs in Southern California including Patrick Jamon and Leonard Schwartz. He has expanded his experience to include specialties such as-- authentic American BBQ, Northern Italian Cuisine, Asian Fusion and Southern American Comfort Food. Professional Experience Bartok Restaurant Group (James’ Beach--Canal Club--Danny’s), Venice Baja California—famed Mahi Mahi Tacos, Asian Cuisine—Sushi Bar, Family Deli Consultant—Back of House Operations  Instrumental in uplifting all three kitchens, hiring staff—including Sushi Chefs. Reviewed inventory practices, purchases, vendor contracts and recipes. Analyzed profit and loss statements, labor matrices and menu mix reports with owners. Holy Cow BBQ, Santa Monica Quick Service Barbecue Concept Barbecue Consultant  Developed menu and recipes. Trained kitchen staff on smoking techniques. Oversaw vendor bids and specifics; created order guides and inventory procedures. Advised owner on kitchen set up. Pacific Dining Car, Los Angeles and Santa Monica Steakhouse Multi-Unit Executive Chef  Revitalized aging kitchens, reversing declining sales. Updated inventory and ordering systems to increase efficiency. Set up bid programs for vendors; improved quality and cost of provisions. Implemented dry aging plan for prime meats. Introduced specials to compliment classic menu. Developed loyal kitchen teams, improving kitchen morale. Standardized recipes. Zeke’s Smokehouse, Montrose and West Hollywood Authentic American BBQ Multi-Unit Executive Chef/ Operator  Created and ran critically acclaimed BBQ restaurants with a combined annual budget of over $3,500,00.... With partner Leonard Schwartz, developed concept, business plans, menu, recipes and systems. Worked with architects, designers and contractors on all stages of building out spaces and installing equipment. Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and mentoring over 80 employees. Maintained and repaired equipment. One of the many reviews for Zeke's Smokehouse was Gayot..... "one of the 10 best BBQ restaurants in the country." Reign, Beverly Hills Contemporary Southern and Soul Food Consulting Executive Chef  Reorganized kitchen systems and inventory resulting in 12% reduction in food costs. Instituted managerial protocol to create a whole- team approach. Creatively refreshed existing menu items and developed original dishes to attract new business. Sisley Italian Kitchen, West LA, Valencia, Sherman Oaks and Thousand Oaks Family Style Italian Multi-Unit Executive Chef  Responsible for the daily activities of 100 kitchen employees in four locations: Opened 2 of them. Hired, trained and supervised chefs, sous chefs and ancillary culinary staff. Responsible for contracts with purveyors. Managed annual volume over $4M. Organized all catering events. Worked with architects to insure efficiency