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Panagiotis Fragoulis

Pasadena

Summary

Dynamic Executive R&D Chef with a sucessful track record in professional kitchens, commercial manufacturing of CPG products, and back of house restaraunt management. Excells in culinary product development and team leadership. Expert in strategic menu design, all aspects of kicthen management, and successfully commercializing diverse culinary offerings. Recognized for enhancing brand presence and driving sales through innovative recipe development and effective presentations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive R&D Chef

Golden West Food Group
10.2010 - Current

Responsible for daily operations for the Innovation Kitchen of a $1.5MM food development and manufacturing company.

  • Co-managed a team of 12 to 15 people.
  • Developed recipes for a wide range of products across many types of cuisines, American, Asian, Mediterranean, Latin, French British.
  • RTE, RTC, raw marinated meats ,frozen foods, food service, for many different brands both in house and licensed brands (Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fierri, Jack Daniels, Snake River Farms, et al)
  • Managed the Culinary commercializion and scale up of new products at two enterprise facilities and at co packing facilities.

Grill Master Chef Bobby Flay’s GRILL IT, Season 3

Food Network
03.2010 - 04.2010

Prepping and cooking all the food items for Chef Flay and guests for the filming and the pictures for the tv and the magazine.

  • Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
  • Monitored culinary processes to maintain brand standards and consistency in quality and presentation.
  • Worked closely with creative staff to ensure culinary excellence on set.

Apprentice Chef

Perbacco
01.2009 - 02.2009

A fine dining, northern Italian restaurant in the financial district of San Francisco. Farm to table approach and total in house preparation of food.

  • Performed tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef.
  • Specialized in in house preparation of charcuterie and a fine wine program.

Apprentice Chef

The Dining Room
11.2008 - 02.2009

A Michelin star restaurant that focused on fine dining catering to a wide range of guest of the hotel and visitors from international travelers to local residents.

  • Set up food stations per chef's orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and quality.

Education

Culinary Arts -

Le Cordon Blue
Pasadena, CA
11-2008

Skills

  • Culinary excellence in food product design
  • Team leadership for 15 employees
  • Professional kitchen management
  • Strategic menu design
  • Sales presentations expertise
  • Catering high profile events (Superbowl VIP, Cochella, Jack Daniels sponsored events, et al)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Greek
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive R&D Chef

Golden West Food Group
10.2010 - Current

Grill Master Chef Bobby Flay’s GRILL IT, Season 3

Food Network
03.2010 - 04.2010

Apprentice Chef

Perbacco
01.2009 - 02.2009

Apprentice Chef

The Dining Room
11.2008 - 02.2009

Culinary Arts -

Le Cordon Blue
Panagiotis Fragoulis