Sean Delgado
San Diego
Summary
Seasoned Director of Culinary Operations with background in managing multiple kitchens, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Strengths include team leadership, menu development, budget management, and inventory control. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth. Known for fostering culinary innovation while maintaining stringent quality standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Culinary Operations
Forefront Healthcare
San Diego
02.2023 - Current
- Directed food and beverage operations at multiple hospital and clinic venues to optimize dining experiences.
- Devised actionable strategies to enhance operational profitability.
- Managed menu planning, purchasing, and inventory control tasks.
- Built strong supplier connections resulting in better price agreements on materials.
- Managed detailed records on staffing, payroll, budgeting, waste management and inventory.
- Maintained adherence to health regulations through rigorous sanitation protocols in the kitchen.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment and facilities to maintain safety standards.
- Conducted onboarding and adherence training for new employees.
- Supervised food preparation processes to ensure quality control standards were met.
CEO
Pool And Spa
San Diego
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed development and execution of strategic initiatives boosting company expansion and profits.
- Manage cross-functional teams.
- Established alternative revenue channels.
- Analyzed market trends to uncover opportunities for business expansion.
- Optimized workflows to achieve cost reduction and streamline procedures.
- Led and mentored a team of 15 employees.
- Establish long-term strategic plans and goals for the organization.
Senior Project Manager, Client Services
McCann Worldgroup
San Francisco
06.2000 - 12.2019
- Coordinated intricate culinary and gala projects to guarantee exceptional results.
- Developed and oversaw comprehensive project plans in collaboration with Business Leadership and Strategy.
- Analyzed collective needs of resources to support project resourcing framework.
- Outlined necessary changes in resource distribution to accommodate shifting client demands and optimize agency functions.
- Ensured precision and compliance in project documentation across all projects.
- Provided concise executive-level summaries focused on identifying risks and proposing actionable solutions.
- Maintained accurate project projections through proper resource assignments and cost tracking.
- Inspire, mentor, and lead junior team members.
Skills
- Menu development
- Menu pricing
- Recipe creation
- Allergy awareness
- Cost control
- Sanitation protocols
- Workflow optimization
- Purchasing and procurement
- Food safety regulations
- Food presentation
- Nutrition education
- Therapeutic diets
- Allergen awareness
- Dietary modifications
Certification
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP)
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager
- Project Management Certification
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- CPR (BLS-CPR)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Culinary Operations
Forefront Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
CEO
Pool And Spa
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Project Manager, Client Services
McCann Worldgroup
06.2000 - 12.2019