adam gunderson

About

Pursuing a position that allows me to use my skills in quality control and organization to support the success in the food service industry. Effective at management, controlling costs and ensuring product quality. Enjoys working in a fast paced environment. Has a proven track record of delivering quality results that are on time, on budget and within scope. Efficient at managing teams and directing work that follows strict guidelines to the concept strategy.

Country

united states

City

san diego

Industry

restaurants

Skill

chef, cooking, menu development, restaurants, catering, culinary skills, fine dining, restaurant management, banquets, food and beverage, food, hospitality industry, hospitality management, customer service, new restaurant openings, event management, wine, menu costing

Experience

banquet chef

sawgrass marriott

2010-1 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

executive chef at the oceanaire denver

the oceanaire seafood room

2014-1 - 2016-11 · 2 yrs 11 mos

* Completely revamped BOH operation * Brought creativity and a positive attitude to the BOH * Responsible for monthly food budget creation and adherence. * Managed nearly all controllable costs to budget and under prior year * Brought in new purveyors to attain competitive pricing and increase quality * Started a locally focused food buying program * Acquired and maintained relationships with local and national vendors to constantly secure the best, most exciting product at the best price * Responsible for operating under all applicable California Health Codes * Well versed in areas of P&L * Recognized as a driven self-starter * Increased Guest satisfaction scores by 11% since December 2014 * Mentored two different Sous Chefs in to Executive Chef roles within the company * Managed 20 employees * Managed nearly all controllable costs to budget and under prior year * Increased community awareness by attending numerous charity events