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Brian Hill

Los Angeles

Summary

Motivated Chef focused on sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team player passionate about sustainable cuisine.

I was nominated 8 consecutive years by the James Beard foundation for “best chef Northeast “

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef Manager

Dear Jane’s
12.2022 - 02.2023


  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Executive Chef

Nicolas Eatery
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.

Consulting Executive Chef. ( Temporary Position)

Sands Hotel & Spa
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.

Chef De Cuisine

Gasolina Cafe
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Executive Chef

Dear Johns, Rockenwagner Cafe
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Kept labor at or below 28% to support business profit targets.

Executive Chef

Barrel And Ashes
02.2018 - 11.2019
  • Mentored more than 14 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Executive Chef

Paley Hollywood
07.2017 - 02.2018

Conducted assessments and utilized root cause analysis to implement corrective action strategies.

  • Prepared schedules, work assignments and constructed employee compensation packages.
  • Created exciting dishes to draw in clientele and increase revenues.

Chef Owner

Francine Bistro, Shepherds Pie, Seabright Pizza
12.2003 - 11.2017
  • Chef owned award winning farm to table restaurants
  • Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Received eight cosecutive nominations for "best Chef northeast "

Chef De Cuisine

Aquitaine Bis
09.2001 - 01.2003

Chef Manager

Todd English’s Figs
05.1998 - 02.2000

Line Cook

Bayona
10.1997 - 12.1998

Sous Chef

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
04.1994 - 11.1997

Line Cook

Rockenwagner
01.1993 - 11.1994

Skills

  • Food preparation techniques
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Food and beverage pairing

Timeline

Executive Chef Manager

Dear Jane’s
12.2022 - 02.2023

Consulting Executive Chef. ( Temporary Position)

Sands Hotel & Spa
05.2021 - 07.2021

Executive Chef

Nicolas Eatery
01.2021 - 12.2022

Chef De Cuisine

Gasolina Cafe
11.2020 - 04.2021

Executive Chef

Dear Johns, Rockenwagner Cafe
12.2019 - 07.2020

Executive Chef

Barrel And Ashes
02.2018 - 11.2019

Executive Chef

Paley Hollywood
07.2017 - 02.2018

Chef Owner

Francine Bistro, Shepherds Pie, Seabright Pizza
12.2003 - 11.2017

Chef De Cuisine

Aquitaine Bis
09.2001 - 01.2003

Chef Manager

Todd English’s Figs
05.1998 - 02.2000

Line Cook

Bayona
10.1997 - 12.1998

Sous Chef

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
04.1994 - 11.1997

Line Cook

Rockenwagner
01.1993 - 11.1994
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