Chef

DANIEL E. MACKINNON 19 Kingsley Road Eastampton, New Jersey 08060 (609) 346 a" 6261 [email protected] QUALIFICATIONS Seasoned, motivated Executive/Regional Chef with expertise and in-depth experien ce in both business and culinary aspects of restaurant management. Managed NY/N J/PA operations for Charlie Brownas Steakhouse encompassing operation of 48 rest aurants with $85 million in annual sales. Nominated for Chef of the Year five t imes, with one win. Well organized and detail oriented; thrives in high-pressur e positions requiring concentrated action along multiple fronts. AREAS OF EXPERTISE/PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS Leadership ~ Cost Analysis/Control ~ Menu Development ~ Staff Development/Traini ng ~ Quality Control ~ Purchasing/Inventory Management ~ Team Orientation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE * Supervised 48 Executive Chefs and 1,200 kitchen and other staff in all aspects of operation. * Performed financial analyses of food and labor costs, purchasing practices and inventory control; implemented loss prevention and cost reduction programs. * Developed menus, including new items and monthly specials; tested recipes for possible adoption. * Prepared food for photo shoots. Advised on advertising content. * Conducted extensive training for Chefs and General Managers, kitchen employees and wait staff covering food preparation and service, new menu items, etc. * Established company policies and procedures for food handling, sanitation, cos t and quality control. WORK HISTORY Regional Chef, CHARLIE BROWNaS STEAKHOUSE, Mountainside, NJ, 1999 a" 2010 Executive Chef, J.C. HILLARYaS BACK BAY RESTAURANT GROUP, Boston, MA, 1995 a" 19 98 Executive Chef, SHERATON LEXINGTON INN, Lexington, MA, 1998 a" 1995 Executive Chef, SOUVENIRS RESTAURANT, Hudson, MA, 1987 a" 1988 Sous Chef, HOULIHANaS OLD PLACE, Cherry Hill, NJ; Framingham, MA, 1984 a" 1987 Night Restaurant Manager, H.A. WINSTON, Cherry Hill and Mt. Holly, NJ, 1982 a" 1 985 EDUCATION THE RESTAURANT SCHOOL, Philadelphia, PA Associate Degree in Restaurant and Culinary Management, 1986 * CPR, TIPS and Sanitary Certified * Management Courses (Time Control, Staff Management, Quality Control)