Chef/ MANAGER - Tampa - restaurant and food positions in florida

Stephen Pendergrass 8910 north otis ave, Tampa, FL 33604







bigpendergrass@yahoo.com

Cell: 813 841 4168





Experience Oasis Refreshment Systems, Pinellas Park, FL February 2007 - November 2009

Manager

Managed two different cafeterias for company.



Full P&L Rsponsibilities.







Sodexo, Tampa, FL November 1999 - December 2006

Executive Chef

Managed all culinary operations in a multi unit account.



Direct responsibility for food and supplies cost.



Inventory Control.



Menu Development and Implementation.



Training of staff.



HACCP Program



All other duties associated with position.







Holiday Inn City Center, Tampa, FL March 1994 - September 1999

Food and Beverage Director

Senior Management Position.



Oversaw the functions of all Food and Beverage Deparments,i.e Full Service Restaurant, Lounge, Coffee Shop,VIP Lounge, Catering, Banquets, and Culinary.



Full P&L Responsibilities



Instituted all policies of Food and Beverage Segment.



Served as Manger on duty in G.M.s abscence.







Holiday Inn Plant City Fl, Plant City, FL March 1988 - April 1994

Executive Chef

Direct responsibility for Culinary Team.



All purchasing of Food and Supplies.



Hiring and Training of all Culinary Staff.



Implementation of all Haccp related programs.



Menu Development and Implementation



Operation of 450 seat Banquet Facility



Large Scale Catering







Historic Rugby, Rugby, TN August 1984 - January 1988

General Manager Harrow Road Cafe

Managed Restaurant for Historical Society.



Full P&l Responsibilities



Hiring and Training of Employees



All purchases



Menu Development and Implementation



All documentation reqired of Board of Directors to ensure continued Non-Profit Status.







Nostalgia Restaurant, Winter Haven, FL May 1981 - July 1984

Executive Chef

Oversaw and participated in all culinary operations.



Menu Development



Hiring and Training of Staff



All purchasing and inventory matters







Holiday Inn, Plant City, FL March 1972 - April 1981

Executive Chef

I be gan my illustrious career here. Began working as high school student, attained position of Executive Chef.



During my tenure we wre awarded florida Trends Magazine annual Golden Spoon on 4 separate occasions.



Named Holiday Inn Restaurant of The Year 4 consecutive years.







Education Plant City High School, Plant City, FL

High School - 1974 Graduate, June 1974





HCC, Tampa, FL

High School - Business Administration

Attended 56 credit hours.







Culinary Institue of America, Hyde Park, NY

Other

Participated in Continuing Education Program . Attended 10 1 week courses in Regional Cuisine.







Traits Leadership



TeamBuilding



Accountability



Mentor



Coach