Chef Resume Example
An executive chef resume example with 8+ years of experience in fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels.
Michael Bennett
Professional Summary
Innovative Executive Chef with 8+ years of experience leading culinary operations in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels. Expert in contemporary cuisine, menu development, and kitchen management. Successfully manages $4M annual food budget while maintaining food costs at 28%. Known for creating seasonal menus that consistently earn critical acclaim and maintain 95% guest satisfaction.
Experience
Executive Chef2021 - Present
The French Laundry
- •Lead culinary team of 25 in three Michelin-starred restaurant serving 80 covers nightly
- •Develop and execute seasonal tasting menus featuring locally sourced ingredients
- •Manage $4M annual food budget while maintaining 28% food cost
- •Established relationships with 30+ local farms and artisanal producers
Chef de Cuisine2019 - 2021
Saison
- •Oversaw daily kitchen operations for two Michelin-starred restaurant
- •Created innovative dishes utilizing modern cooking techniques and local ingredients
- •Reduced food waste by 40% through implementation of comprehensive waste tracking system
- •Trained and mentored 15 line cooks and sous chefs in advanced culinary techniques
Sous Chef2017 - 2019
The Ritz-Carlton
- •Assisted in managing kitchen operations for luxury hotel's signature restaurant
- •Supervised team of 12 line cooks across multiple stations
- •Implemented new inventory management system reducing costs by 20%
- •Coordinated with banquet team for high-profile events serving 200+ guests
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts2013 - 2017
Culinary Institute of America
Skills
Menu Development, Kitchen Management, Food Cost Control, Modern Cooking Techniques, Wine Pairing, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Recipe Development, French Cuisine, Asian Fusion, Farm-to-Table, Molecular Gastronomy, Special Event PlanningMore Resume Examples in Hospitality
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