Experience

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  Island Bwoy Cuisine

  • 4536 Beech Rd Temple Hills MD

  • Sole Proprietor/Chief Sausage Maker

    • May 2012 - Present
    • 4536 Beech Rd Temple Hills MD

    Work with Chefs, culinary professionals on product development, marketing and sales of Artisan sausages and sliders.

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  Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Alexandria VA,

  • Executive Chef

    • May 2010 - May 2015

    Oversee multiple brand F&B operations; Developed and implemented a gastro pub restaurant concept (Crowne Plaza). Improved the food presentation and offerings of both brands. Support branding and revenue generation. Recruit, hire, and oversee associates for both properties. Manage 27 associ...

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  Marriott International

  • Executive chef

    • Apr 2007 - Oct 2009

    Recruited to open the hotel in four weeks which, under another company, had been closed for 8 months. Supported branding and revenue generation. Recruited, hired and trained associates for the property. Managed 30 associates, generating $1.5M in food sales. Maintained operational oversight for all F & B outlets.

  • Executive sous chef

    • Feb 2005 - Apr 2007

    Directed kitchen operations, managing 33 associates and one manager. Improved and maintained food cost for this 45,000 square foot operation.

  • Senior sous chef

    • Nov 2002 - Feb 2005

    Oversaw three kitchens, four managers and forty associates. Responsible for overall sanitation of hotel’s three kitchens and cafeteria.

  • banquet chef

    • 2000 - 2003

  • banquet chef

    • 2000 - 2003

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  courtleigh hotel

  • purchaser

    • 1989 - 1993