Brent Bengtson
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Talented chef with several years of experience preparing memorable dishes. Specializing in menus known for attracting and retaining customers. Provides culinary management skills to fast-paced kitchens.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Kelowna gospel mission
Kelowna, BC
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Ordering
- Raise monies for gospel mission via operation and management of mobile kitchen.
Chef DePartie
Marriot Okanagan resort
Kelowna , BC
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Breakfast and banquet CDP
- Organized morning service ensuring overall preparation for up to 500 guests
- Banquet GM CDP, ensured banquets were organized, lead a small team of chefs to complete daily several tasks required for daily completion.
Owner / Operator
Self employed
Victoria, BC
01.2011 - 02.2021
- Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses in order to expand reach into new markets.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the facility.
- Optimized operational processes using technology solutions such as cloud computing or automation systems.
- Ordering, inventory, oversaw every aspect of operating 2 very successful businesses, 700 k average annual sales on Vancouver Island.
- Sponsored many different Sporting teams, individuals and associations through monetary and hard goods donations.
- Both businesses were closed after COVID took control. Has provided the opportunity to take position with a progressive company that cares for all of their staff.
Chef
Wildwood Restaurant Group
Whistler , BC
10.2002 - 09.2006
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Development of menu construction
- Award winning " Best new business" Whistler,BC
- Award winning "Best tapas" "Best breakfast"
Appreciate
Calgary Golf and Country Club
Calgary, AB
11.2001 - 11.2002
- Appreciate under Chef Vincent Parkinson, Head of Canada's Culinary arts.
- Banquet chef during the G8 summit meetings of all world leaders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Malaspina University
Nanaimo, BC09-2001
Skills
- Fantastic flavour master
- Dish presentation
- Kitchen management & organization
- Team player with gentle leadership
- Personable
- Menu development
- Problem solver
- Time management
- Helpful
Timeline
Chef
Kelowna gospel mission
02.2024 - Current
Chef DePartie
Marriot Okanagan resort
06.2022 - 02.2024
Owner / Operator
Self employed
01.2011 - 02.2021
Chef
Wildwood Restaurant Group
10.2002 - 09.2006
Appreciate
Calgary Golf and Country Club
11.2001 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Malaspina University