A Chef-Owner is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and also to undertake the overall direction, reputation, and profitability of the same. While not all owners share the same roles and responsibilities, the following are certain common tasks identified on the Chef-Owner Resume – developing business strategies; monitoring various aspects of the restaurant from sales to customer reaction; supervising employees; hiring and training staff, managing finances, overseeing inventory and ordering materials and supplies; and overseeing food ingredient and equipment purchase.
As this is a senior-level role, the person is expected to possess the following skills – experience with techniques and methods of management of restaurants; solid knowledge of practices and procedures relating to cash handling; familiarity with restaurant and customer service techniques; and relevant software knowledge. There are no formal education requirements, however, possessing a degree in hospitality or a related field will be useful.
Summary : Twenty-eight years of Chef Owner professional experience in fast-paced and high-profile dining establishments, dedication to cost control and the creation of a positive team-oriented working environment, widely recognized culinary skill and familiarity with both traditional and modern approaches to seasonal cuisine, highly organized with a passion for creating amazing food within a professional environment.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Dart For Publishers, Photoshop, WordPress, Adobe, Account Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Google Analytics, HTML.
Description :
Founded company and secured all necessary permitting and licensing.
Oversaw the day-to-day operations at food trucks and commercial kitchens.
Planned for and purchase food for daily operations.
Maintained required records including food production, inventory, income/expense, meal counts, and personnel records.
Ensured food truck staff members follow proper sanitation procedures.
Presided over food truck employees, including cooks, food preparers, cashiers, and other employees.
Ensured safety standards are maintained while food is being cooked.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA in Communications
Chef Owner Resume
Summary : Seeking to utilize experience and training as a culinary professional to ensure operational success; by being a strong leader, committed educator, and passionate Chef.
Skills : Butchery, Fishmongery.
Description :
Hired and trained hundreds of employees over the years, producing many chefs for the industry, and maintained a responsible company for employment in our community.
Collaborated with chef/owner.
Prepared and cooked foods per restaurant guidelines and instructions.
Prepared cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
Intimated knowledge of all food safety guidelines and best practices.
Willingnesd to take and pass Safe Food Handling class or show evidence of previous successful completion.
Maintained a clean and orderly kitchen.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
A. O. S. in Culinary Arts
Chef Owner Resume
Summary : Proven ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment; self-starter. Also, skilled in accounting and ready to assist in bookkeeping.
Skills : Adobe, Illustrator, MS Office Suite, Cooking.
Description :
Provided cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, and other pastries twice a week to restaurants, gift shops, and gift basket companies.
Created several lines of packaged cookies.
Reliable and consistent, delivering desserts twice a week around the island for many years.
Designed specialty desserts for restaurants and resorts.
Consistency in the product.
Controlled food costs.
Trained employees.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA in Home Economics ED.
Chef Owner Resume
Headline : Directing multi-million dollar budgets for hotels and restaurants. A visionary and an effective leader with a solid background in food and beverage committed to delivering results at all levels of operations.
Ordered food safety and sanitation Food cost management Inventory control.
Managed employees All in house desserts.
Ran our own restaurant was our dream.
Learned a lot about customer service.
Opened of the new operation.
Applied for the right licenses.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associates
Chef Owner Resume
Summary : Seek to obtain a Chef Owner position in a fine dining restaurant Responsible Executive Chef proficient in Food and Beverage Management and Administrative Duties. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. 15 years in Kitchens and Front of the House Operations.
R&A Catering Management of all aspects of a small catering corporation.
Created a pub-style menu and maintain a 28% food cost.
Led a staff of 15 employees.
Brought small plates (Tapas and Tunes) on Thursday night to triple business on that night.
Created wine dinners and special events at Dockside to help create the business.
Oversaw the day to day operation of the restaurant, menu planning, ordering, hiring & training front & back of house staff of 25, inventory, cost.
Maintained food supply to meet demand.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Associate of Science
Chef Owner Resume
Summary : Self-motivated, highly passionate, and skilled Chef and Caterer that also works as an event planner with all clients to ensure successful events. Highly detailed.
Skills : Microsoft Excel, Orca, Ctuit.
Description :
Provided expertise knowledge and experience to provide assistance that does not exist in-house.
Created an upscale catering company catering high-end.
Used and developed all skills needed to run a C corporation and quality restaurant.
Created personal menus, sourcing the ingredient identifying the requirements for funding and logistics of equipment, and adjust plans and schedules for each requirement.
Properly stored food and food items, rotate and re-stock as needed.
Complied with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
Oversaw a dynamic team through lunch, dinner, private dining, holidays, and develop seasonal menus (changing every 90 days) with advance tastings executed for feedback and awareness with chef/owner and staff.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associate in Culinary Arts
Chef Owner Resume
Objective : Accomplished 13 years of Sales & Management of full service and limited service hotel properties. Proficient in all areas of day to day operations of a hotel, Sales & Catering, Front Office, Supervising, Case Management, Training, Staffing, Inspection, Budgeting, Billing, Purchasing, and Cost Control. Highly motivated with strong initiative and desire for achievement.
Skills : Fruit Carving, Cake Decorating, Good Knife, Large Groups, Customer Service, Computer.
Description :
Partnered in a 65-seat white table cloth restaurant and 30-seat bar in suburban.
Operated all aspects of the cafe, including menu planning, financials, staffing Main menu preparation.
Oversaw and performed all operations of the catering company.
Developed a business plan for a niche restaurant in a high-end tourist market.
Oversaw successful restaurant opening, then the growth of both a local and a seasonal clientele.
Directed the successful sale of restaurants and trained new ownership in the operations.
Oversaw all aspects of business in addition to being a working chef; financials, personnel, physical plant operation, and media relations.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Restaurant Management
Chef Owner Resume
Summary : Seeking to procure the position. Where one will utilize time in the military and civilian sector, to manage, evaluate, identify, and prepare plans for the inflow and outflow of equipment in a timely and efficient manner as well as coordinate and adjust plans and schedules to better suit the requirements of the operation to benefit the prospective employer.
Private off-premise catering throughout the country.
Dedicated to creative experiences of luxury and dining pleasure.
Cocktail parties, Corporate Function as well as intimate Wine dinners.
Oversaw and produced all baked goods, breakfast, and lunch items for the gourmet market.
Cater to weddings, open houses, and other social gatherings.
Took over ownership of A Place in Time INC and rebranded.
Controlled all aspects of business ownership from Sales and coordinating to Accounting.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Chef Owner Resume
Summary : Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment by maintaining an open dialog with the culinary team, holding regular staff meetings, daily rallies, and one-on-one’s, and also Ensuring compliance with health and safety, and sanitation standards as defined by local, state & federal Health Department.
Skills : Butchery, Fishmongery, MS Office.
Description :
Assumed all aspects of running a corporation and a restaurant.
Proficiency in management, marketing, purchasing, production, community involvement, catering, and HR.
Opened and successfully sold another restaurant in that time frame.
Opened and assisted several food service operations to get started and established.
Held positions on the board of the chamber of commerce and several other committees in the community.
Catered for all types of functions from planning to executing is a strength.
Hired and trained hundreds of employees over the years, producing many chefs for the industry, and maintained a responsible company for employment in our community.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
A. O. S. in Culinary Arts
Chef Owner Resume
Summary : Dedicated senior administrative assistant with over 7 years of professional experience. Organized travel plans and schedules of 5 senior executives whilst doing general office admin duties.
Skills : Microsoft Excel, Micros, Orca, Ctuit.
Description :
Achieved restaurant operational objective by controlling plans and implementing service standards.
Resolved problems, determining improvements, applying the change.
Monitored and directed all kitchen operations.
Planned and created unique fresh and healthy food.
Maintained a safe and secure environment by enforcing sanitation standards.
Independent Foodservice Consultant/ advisor working as an advocate for clients allowing them to achieve their goals through the tried and true design and implementation of foodservice operation and management systems that are simple to adhere to.
Independent Caterer focused on small intimate parties focused on the key requirements of my clients and the overall needs of the guests.
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