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David Simmons Cec is a seasoned restaurant executive with extensive experience in culinary management, menu development, and fine dining. He has held various leadership positions in prominent restaurants, including Executive Chef/General Manager at The Downtown Project and Executive Chef at Lawry's The Prime Rib.
With a strong foundation in baking and pastry arts from the Culinary Institute of America, Napa Valley, and certifications in HR and leadership from MGM Mirage and Dale Carnegie, Cec brings a unique blend of skills to the table.
Experience
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The Downtown Project
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Executive Chef/ General Manager
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Lawry's The Prime Rib
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Las Vegas, Nevada Area
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Executive Chef
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May 2012 - May 2022
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Las Vegas, Nevada Area
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Gallagher's Steakhouse - ARK Restaurants
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New York - New York Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Exectutive Chef
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Mar 2006 - May 2012
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New York - New York Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Traditional Steakhouse featuring Dry Aged New York Sirloin
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General Manager, Head Chef
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Jan 2005 - Feb 2006
Full service, scratch kitchen, Europeon pastries & breads
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Stage Deli, Ark Restaurants
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Caesar's Palace, Fourm Shops, Las Vegas, NV
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General Manager, Head Chef
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Nov 2001 - Oct 2004
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Caesar's Palace, Fourm Shops, Las Vegas, NV
Full service, scratch kitchen, Kosher style
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Marie Callender's Restaurant and Bakery
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Las Vegas, Nevada Area
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General Manager, Head Chef
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Mar 1991 - Mar 2001
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Las Vegas, Nevada Area
Full service Restaurant and Bakery
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R J Wheatfields Restaurant and Bakery
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Salt Lake City, Denver, Atlanta
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Director of Operations
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1985 - 1987
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Salt Lake City, Denver, Atlanta
Natural food restaurant and bakery
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Howard Johnson
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California
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General Manager, Head Chef
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1970 - 1984
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California
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Education
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2009 - 2009MGM Mirage Diversity Champion
Certificate, HR -
1996 - 1996Dale Carnegie
Certificate, Leadership -
Culinary Institute of America, Napa Valley
Baking and Pastry
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Industry Focus. “Restaurants”
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