Work:
Providence Hospital - Columbia, SC Oct 2009 to Mar 2013
General Manager/Executive Chef
Sodexo USA - Columbia, SC Jul 2005 to Sep 2009
Chef Manager
Food Service Inc - Columbia, SC Mar 2007 to Mar 2008
Unit Manager
Center Plate/NBSC.DC Convention Center - Washington, DC Nov 2004 to Jul 2005
Operations Manager
InterContinental Hotels - Bethesda, MD Mar 2001 to Oct 2004
Executive Chef/ Food and Beverage Manager
Adam's Mark Hotel - Columbia, SC 1999 to 2001
Sous Chef
Sodexho/Marriott - Columbia, SC 1997 to 1999
Assistant Account Operations Manager
Private Caterer and F&B 1991 to 1997
consultant
Marriott Hotels/Resorts - Gaithersburg, MD 1987 to 1991
Banquet Chef
Education:
Culinary School of Washington - Washington, DC 1987 to 1989
Culinary diploma in Culinary Arts
Brookland-Cayce High School - Cayce, SC 1981 to 1985
Diploma
Skills:
I am a trained Executive Chef with expert culinary skill, an extensive knowledge of food preparations, including international foods, banquets, catering, fine dining, menu development, cost control and procurement. I am certified in safe food handling and sanitation with ServSafe. I have great leadership communication and customer service skills. I am a great motivator and trainer. I have developed/ mentored many former associates who have moved on to very successful careers in the food industry. I am proficient with computers.