Chef in Victoria, British Columbia
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A dynamic Chef serving over 25 years in the culinary industry with a proven track record of integrity, leadership and dedication. Spanning the years with progressive and diverse experience while rising through the ranks, from Culinary school to apprentice at the Four Seasons Hotel, to fine dining, to Sports and Entertainment all while demonstrating passion, enthusiasm and patience
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A dynamic Chef serving over 25 years in the culinary industry with a proven track record of integrity, leadership and dedication. Spanning the years with progressive and diverse experience while rising through the ranks, from Culinary school to apprentice at the Four Seasons Hotel, to fine dining, to Sports and Entertainment all while demonstrating passion, enthusiasm and patience.
Chef De Cuisine 2016 - Present
Aramark Sports and Entertainment / Rogers Place / Edmonton Alberta
Reporting to the Executive Chef, Regional Chef and General Manager.
An integral member of the team with a successful history of opening new properties, building the daily operations with attention to every detail.
Implemented the Aramark business strategy while applying and maintaining standard best practices.
Ensuring customer focus while making adjustments as required for a successful arena opening.
Collaboration with team trainer and nutritionist to design menus for the Oilers player’s meals and provide them with consistent quality.
Accountable for all aspects of daily operations of both the Catering and Concessions departments.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring, training and development of the new staff and personally mentored the developed of a Sous Chef to Chef De Cuisine within the first year.
Executive Chef 2015 - 2...
Eventium Entertainment Group / Save on Foods Memorial Centre / Victoria B.C.
In 2015 the food service contract between Aramark and RG Properties expired and was not renewed. The contract was taken over by Eventium Entertainment Group and I was asked to stay on as Executive Chef to create a seamless transition during the takeover and maintain the status quo. Thus ensuring quality and customer service were held to the highest standards.
Executive Chef 2006 to 2016
Aramark Sports and Entertainment / Save on Foods Memorial Centre / Victoria B.C.
Reporting to the Regional Executive Chef and General Manager responsible for ensuring that the business grew in ways consistent with the company vision.
Took over the opening the new arena while implementing and maintaining Aramark Corporate standards.
Recruitment, hiring, disciplinary action, payroll and scheduling of over 40 employees.
Achieving and maintaining labour cost, through monthly projections of labour tracking
Food costing and management, staying current with food trends
Menu creation, research, recipe development and application.
Monthly inventory, reduction strategies, inventory code and pricing updates.
Sourcing, ordering and receiving of all products.
Wastage control.
Specialty Events and assignments over combined 18 years with Aramark:
Have supported at Washington State University for numerous Cougars Football events
Prepared all special dietary restricted meals, such as Halal, Vegan, gluten free, dairy free etc., in Seattle for Annual Microsoft, convention, 5000 person plated reception.
Oversaw opening, hiring and training of Executive Chef and staff at the newly acquired Aramark property, Lake Crescent Lodge Resort in Olympic National Park, Washington
Hosted the 25th Annual David Foster Foundation Gala at Save on Foods Memorial Centre with an 800 person plated dinner and subsequent sold-out arena concert event in 2012
Co-ordinated 12 Major League Stadium Aramark Chefs for “Best Regional Sandwich” challenge during Baseball All-Star Game in Anaheim, CA in 2010
Hosted former US President Bill Clinton at Save on Foods Memorial Centre for his sold-out speaking engagement.
Part of the culinary team for the massive, four consecutive, 2000 person plated dinners during the Annual Chinese Amway top performer award galas in Anaheim, CA
Hosted both of the week-long, Scotties Tournament of Hearts Curling and Skate Canada Figure Skating events at Save On Foods Memorial Centre
Part of the building opening team for Seattle Seahawks, Quest Field, Washington and subsequent three years of repeated support.
In charge of premium catering for multiple VIP receptions at the Iconic Kentucky Derby
Part of opening team of newly acquired Aramark property Denali Resort, Alaska
On the culinary team for a 5000 person catering event at Coors Field, Denver.
Prepared appetizer reception for Queen Elizabeth II, her entourage and special guests
Sous-Chef -Aramark Sports and Entertainment / G.M Place / Vancouver B.C. 2001 - 2...
Reporting to the Regional Executing Chef and General Manager
Provided in-house and back-stage catering - 1 year
Promoted to managing the 200 seat ala carte restaurant - 2 years.
Managed the 100 plus 20 person luxury suites - 2 years.
Trained new Executive Sous Chef, Suites Chef and Catering Chef before being transferred to my own building in Victoria, BC as Executive Chef.
Education / Certifications / Associations
Proud member of The Canadian Culinary Federation and Edmonton Chefs Association
Pro Chef Level I Certified Culinarian / Culinary Institute of America / August 2012
Red Seal Certified / October 1997 / Canada
Food Safe Certified / Advanced.fst 3rd Edition
H.A.C.C.P. / WHMIS certified
Dale Carnegie managers training certificate
Malaspina College (VIU) Culinary Cooking Program Graduate
Industrial First Aid certified
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