I am an articulate, versatile, and highly effective senior culinary executive with an outstanding track record of success in a variety of environments. Recognized as a skilled leader, strategic thinker, and multitalented executive, I have a proven ability to deliver a competitive advantage by acting as a leader on trends, new ingredients, culinary insights, and the competitive market. I am an influential, passionate, and commercially astute professional with expertise in driving improved creative output while identifying opportunities to reduce costs and maximize departmental productivity. =========== Career Snapshot: Over the course of my career, I have cultivated a reputation as a highly influential, award-winning culinary professional. In my current role with Earl’s Bar & Kitchen, I provide the leadership, vision, and strategy needed to attain key culinary goals and maintain the reputation of Earl’s as the preeminent trendsetter of premium casual dining in all core markets for 69 restaurants in North America. During my tenure, I have presided over an era of unprecedented corporate growth and development which I have contributed to through my ability to expertly capitalize on and implement new culinary trends to rave reviews. Prior to joining Earl’s, I was chosen to lead the opening of a world-class, luxury hotel with 4 restaurant outlets during the Olympics. =========== Areas of Expertise: ✔ Strategic Leadership ✔ Guest Service Excellence ✔ Culinary Function Leadership ✔ Building & Managing Talented Teams ✔ Executive-Level Guidance ✔ Strategic & Tactical Planning ✔ Enhancing Revenue & Guest Experience ✔ Operations Management ✔ Identifying Emerging Trends ✔ Employee Leadership & Mentorship ✔ Change Management ✔ Food Costing / Menu Creation ✔ Food Manufacturing Experience ✔ Continuous Improvement ✔ Revenue Generation