David Arnold, CEC, ACE

242 South Washington Blvd.#128

Sarasota, FL  34237

941.549.5039

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an Executive position in the Hospitality Industry where I can utilize skills and be rewarded based upon my performance.

Work Experience

09/2011 – present

Manatee County School Board                                                         Bradenton, FL

Chef Instructor

• Vocational

• High School

• Adult Education

• Catering Chef

07/2009-07/2011

First Street Chop House                                                                     Sarasota, FL

Executive Chef, Owner

150 Seat Upscale, white table cloth American Steak and Seafood Restaurant

03/07 – 06/09

Peridia Golf and Country Club                                                          Bradenton, FL

General Manager

1150 Member Country Club

• Dropped Food Cost from 42.86% to 35.23%

• Dropped Liquor Cost from 37.88% to 28.22%

• Revamped total Marketing platform

• Oversaw large Clubhouse and Golf Course renovations

01/06 – 03/07    

Sahib Shrine Center                                                                             Sarasota, FL

General Manager

Casual dining restaurant, full service bars and banquet facilities including 450 seat banquet hall and meeting rooms

Ø  Increased guest exposures by 15.81% YTD

Ø  Dropped Liquor Cost from 36.7% to 29.18%

Ø  Dropped Food Cost from 38.2% to 32.14%

Ø  Oversaw the largest renovation in facility history

10/04 - 11/05

Doc's Restaurant                                                                                 Orlando, FL

Production Chef & Purchasing Manager

Ø  Fine Dining Restaurant with Banquet Facilities and Catering in excess of $4 million in sales.

Ø  Received a “Foodie Critics Award (2005)

Ø  Substantially dropped Food Cost from 49.8% to 37.9% for the Second Quarter  2005

2/97 - 9/03

Arnie's Patio Grill                                                                               Sarasota, FL

Chef Owner 

Ø  Directly responsible for all day to day operations in a sixty seat casual diner located on Siesta Key, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

Professional Organizations

American Culinary Federation  

Ø  Certified Executive Chef

Ø  Accredited Culinary Examiner

Ø  Member and Presidential Medal recipient

Ø  Advisory Board Member

Sarasota Bay Chefs Chapter of American Culinary Federation

Ø  Past Vice President

Ø  Past Member of the Board of Directors

Ø  Culinary Judge           

Gerson Lehrman Food Group and Beverage Council

Education           

9/03 – 11/04

Le Cordon Bleu                                                                                    Orlando, FL

Ø  4.0 Grade Point Average, President ETA Sigma Delta Honor Society

Ø  Awards from American Culinary Federation 2004 Certified Executive Chef

CORE COMPETENCIES

Administration: I build working teams.  I am a hands on administrator that has no problem hiring, training and coaching subordinates to follow policy and procedure. 

Accounting: I am well versed on GAAP.  I have created audit trails and set up charts of accounts.  I am well versed in the use of spread sheet analysis as well.

Back Office: I have a thorough knowledge of customer service needs as well as the technical knowledge of many current software packages which I have listed below.  I have extensive HR experience from writing job descriptions through hiring, counseling and termination.

Software: I am well versed and have extensive experience with the following:

• Microsoft: Server 2003. Exchange; Operating Systems: Vista, XP; Programs: Office 2010, 2007, Office 2003(includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Groove, Office Live, Office Small Business Live, Outlook, One Note) Works.

• Intuit: Quickbooks 2005, 2008

• Adobe: Creative Suite 3: Acrobat, Photoshop, Dreamweaver

• Google: Google Apps, Picasa, Blogger, Webtracks, Analytics, Adsense

Education: I have a proven track record of measured learning skills that produce results.  I specialize in basic fundamental teaching and coaching in the culinary field.  

Demonstrations: I have considerable experience with product demonstrations and skills demonstrations.

Human Recourses: I have vast experience in interviewing, hiring, writing job descriptions, writing employee manuals, training, counseling.

Culinary: Extensive experience in both front of the house and back of the house operations

Golf Course Operations: I am well versed on GSAA course recommendations and have worked well in the past with their representatives.

Legal: I have basic knowledge of laws and ordinances involved with operations.  I work closely with local policy makers to stay abreast of changing rules and regulations.

Purchasing: I have extensive experience and knowledge on correct purchasing procedures including but not limited to purchase policy implementation, bid sheets, competitive bidding, project packaging, contract administration and have extensive experience on writing bid packages, steps to contract award and project supervision.