Daniel Duke Brown
Corona
Summary
Dynamic culinary leader with extensive experience at Disneyland Resort, excelling in menu development and team leadership. Proven track record in inventory management and food cost control, driving operational efficiency across multiple locations. Adept at mentoring staff and enhancing customer service, resulting in increased sales and employee satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef II Disney California Adventure
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim
08.2022 - Current
- Mentor, develop and motivate Chefs and Cast to further their careers.
- Collaborating with FOH Managers and Chefs in developing menus, training plan, labor, and training material for new menu rollout for both Table Service and Quick Service restaurants.
- Partnering with FOH Managers, Chefs, and Receivers to maintain appropriate inventory and par levels to maintain low food cost.
- Actively checking sales and item movements to see menu mix strengths and opportunities.
- Actively oversee 22 food and beverage locations bringing in revenue of approx. $600,000 in sales daily, maintaining proper inventory levels, food cost, media as well as the 1500 employees, operational partners and vendors.
Culinary Manager/Chef and Owner of both locations
Savagewood Brewery/On DEK Food Truck
08.2017 - Current
- Partner with local vendors and brewers for menu development and beer pairing options.
- Collaborate with master brewer on flavor profiling of new beer options.
- Worked with business partner in all menu pricing, inventory, recruitment, schedules, and special events planning.
- Customer service POC and food handling trainer.
Area Chef Pixar Pier and ODV
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Mentor, develop and motivate Chefs and Cast to further their careers.
- Collaborating with FOH Managers and Chefs in developing menus, training plan, labor, and training material for new menu rollout for both Table Service and Quick Service restaurants.
- Partnering with FOH Managers, Chefs, and Receivers to maintain appropriate inventory and par levels to maintain low food cost.
- Actively checking sales and item movements to see menu mix strengths and opportunities.
- Network with partners from other lines of business to be able to run day-to-day operation smoothly.
Hourly Chef Pixar Pier and ODV
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborating with FOH Managers and Chefs in developing menus, training plan, labor, and training material for new menu rollout for Quick Service restaurants, carts, and ODV.
- Partnering with FOH Managers and Receivers to maintain appropriate inventory and par levels to maintain low food cost.
- Network with partners from other lines of business to be able to run day-to-day operation smoothly.
- Mentor, develop and motivate Chefs and Cast to further their careers.
Dinner Cook, Lead Storyteller’s Café, Napa Rose, Carthay Circle, GVW
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim
10.2016 - 11.2021
- Worked various kitchen stations and maintained high quality of products and proper techniques of cooking.
- Trained new cast members on all areas of kitchen and safety.
Executive Chef
Xevichez Sushi Bar/Agua Chili’s Sushi and Grill
07.2014 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with local fish and produce purveyors to maintain inventory, quality, sustainability, and cost of products.
- Trained all staff on proper butchery, holding, handling of specialty and raw proteins and products.
Partner/Master Instructor
01.2001 - 01.2006
CSO
01.1998 - 01.2004
Education
Cert - Human Resource Management
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01.2022
Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management Degree -
AVU
Lancaster, CA01.2006
Skills
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Food cost control
- Employee training
- Recipe creation
- Culinary techniques
- Vendor collaboration
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Safety compliance
- Sales analysis
- Staff supervision
- Restaurant operations
- Signature dish creation
- Staff management
- Operations management
Timeline
Chef II Disney California Adventure
Disneyland Resort
08.2022 - Current
Area Chef Pixar Pier and ODV
Disneyland Resort
04.2022 - 07.2022
Hourly Chef Pixar Pier and ODV
Disneyland Resort
11.2021 - 04.2022
Culinary Manager/Chef and Owner of both locations
Savagewood Brewery/On DEK Food Truck
08.2017 - Current
Dinner Cook, Lead Storyteller’s Café, Napa Rose, Carthay Circle, GVW
Disneyland Resort
10.2016 - 11.2021
Executive Chef
Xevichez Sushi Bar/Agua Chili’s Sushi and Grill
07.2014 - 11.2018
Partner/Master Instructor
01.2001 - 01.2006
CSO
01.1998 - 01.2004
Cert - Human Resource Management
Wilmington University
Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management Degree -
AVU
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