Resume
18 years of experience across restaurant, lodge, and cruise environments — built on exceptional food, dependable leadership, and operational excellence.
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Sous Chef
B Bar Ranch
June 2026 – October 2026
Montana
Seasonal sous chef position at a remote Montana guest ranch, managing kitchen operations through the end of the 2026 season.
Sous Chef
Alaskan Dream Cruise
April 2025 – February 2026
Sitka, AK
Delivered personalized guest dining experiences in a high-volume cruise environment. Managed galley inventory, provisioning, and food ordering for remote operations. Recognized by the captain for exceptional performance, adaptability, and execution under pressure.
General Manager & Head Chef
Old Town Rooster Cafe
October 2010 – November 2024
Cottonwood, AZ
Directed full restaurant operations including vendor management, menu development, and scratch kitchen production. Led a team of approximately 15 staff. Contributed to recognition as a Phoenix Magazine Top 10 Arizona restaurant and multiple sanitation awards.
Food & Beverage Manager
Mile High Grill & Inn
May 2007 – August 2010
Jerome, AZ
Oversaw full kitchen operations including food preparation, inventory management, and quality control across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Supervised 10–15 staff across kitchen, bar, and lodging operations.
Operations Manager
Leader Industries Inc
June 1998 – January 2007
Manchester, CT
Managed daily mail-order operations for a specialty automotive parts company. Supervised 5–10 staff and coordinated end-to-end warehouse operations, inventory control, and order fulfilment.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Eastern Connecticut State University
ServSafe Manager Certification • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Skills
- Kitchen Leadership
- Menu Development
- Food Quality Control
- Guest Experience & Hospitality
- Food Safety Standards
- Inventory Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Vendor Management
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