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Oversaw menu development and preparation standards for high-end local restaurant featuring delectable and unique food presentations. Directed kitchen operations and service for 50-tables including management of 8+ staff.

• Revitalized luxury restaurant atmosphere with complete menu overhaul, generating 150% revenue increase and improvement from 8 to 4.6 stars local customer satisfaction rating.
• Earned #1 restaurant ranking in “City’s Best Restaurant” annual contest during first year as Chef.
• Reduced waste 50% and improved resource and inventory usage accuracy, reducing operational costs 25% within 30 days.

Directed food preparation and production at 100-table dining establishment, ensuring sanitation and safety compliance with 100% adherence. Hired and trained serving staff, ensuring low turnover rate and establishing culture of pride and loyalty among team members.

• Introduced innovative menu and custom a la carte options, generating immediate 10% increase in average bill size per customer without reducing customer volume.
• Improved junior staff efficiency 20% by streamlining processes and introducing more accurate performance and customer satisfaction standards.
• Negotiated vendor pricing, saving an average of $50,000 annually without sacrificing service or presentation quality.