Executive Chef & Director of Menu Development

Candidate: #187785
Current Position: Executive Chef & Director of Menu Development
Industry: Food and Beverage
Experience: 15+ Years in Food and Beverage
Relocation: Colorado

Scope:
Top Tier Executive Chef has 15+ years of experience in multi-unit Food and Beverage operations. They have a proven track record in menu development, culinary training, cost optimization, operational efficiency, and increasing sales. The are strong in leading culinary teams, implementing innovative Kitchen solutions, and ensuring the highest quality standards in food production. We highly recommend that you look at their full profile to gain more insight into this candidate’s background.

Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented a ghost kitchen concept and achieved a significant 3+% increase in bottom-line sales across multiple brands
• Successfully revamped menus and streamlined operations, resulting in a notable 14+% reduction in labor costs and an 10+% increase in sales
• Led R&D, resulting in a 11+% sales increase through the introduction of highly successful Limited Time Offers (LTOs) and the development of 8+ signature sauces now in production across 30+ locations
• Spearheaded menu and product enhancement initiatives for a 300+ multi-unit concept
• Implemented recipe reengineering and innovative product introductions, achieving 3+% annual operational cost savings
• Introduced new takeout line to enhance off-premise sales, meeting evolving preferences and increasing revenue streams
• Led the creation of a new restaurant concept, overseeing the development of scratch menus, recipe innovations, equipment packages, kitchen layouts, and smallware’s to elevate brand identity and operational efficiency
• Collaborated with procurement to integrate trending products, enhancing menu appeal and competitiveness
• Cultivated partnerships with food vendors to uphold top-tier ingredient quality and sourcing standards

Haskel Thompson & Associates:
Since our founding in 1979, we have been the go-to recruiting firm within the Retail, QSR, CPG, Private Equity, and Petroleum industries to bring your organization top-tier talent. With our proprietary and extensive vetting process, you can rest assured that you will be adding highly educated, knowledgeable, and qualified candidates to help grow your organization.

For more information about this candidate, please contact Phalynn Meeds at 239-302-3571 or Phalynn@haskelthompson.com