Adam Fox
Charlotte
Summary
Executive Chef with nearly 20 years of kitchen management in a corporate setting. Impressive work ethic with a passion for training, developing and leading a team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Chef Partner
Noble Smoke
2023.03 - 2025.02
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality culinary creations and exceptional service.
- Managed food costs effectively by implementing inventory control measures and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Led a team of kitchen staff, fostering collaboration and teamwork to ensure efficient operations and consistent quality.
- Created positive guest experiences by addressing any concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring repeat business.
- Communicated effectively with team members and management, fostering a constructive dialogue that improved overall kitchen performance.
- Established a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to food safety guidelines and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house management for seamless integration of dining room service and kitchen operations.
- Reduced food waste through effective portion control practices, optimizing ingredient usage without sacrificing quality or flavor.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to increase efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.
Executive Chef
McCormick and Schmick's
2020.12 - 2023.03
- "Do whatever it takes" management style.
- Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other costs centers.
- Oversee weekly and monthly inventories; ordering food and other supplies.
Executive Chef
Firebirds WoodFired Grill
2018.01 - 2020.10
- Manage BOH employees, operations and food production for the restaurant.
- Provide direction and training to staff by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance.
- Supervise and participate in butchering and portion control on each shift.
- Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen.
- Responsible for maintaining food and labor cost goals.
Culinary Manager
TEDS MONTANA GRILL
2014.07 - 2018.01
- Train and educate new Team Members on Ted's Montana Grill culture, philosophies, standards and operations.
- Create an experience that every guest will seek to repeat.
- Manage all Team Members under my supervision, including counseling, disciplining and scheduling.
- Responsible for keeping food cost, cost of sales, labor cost within budget.
- Maintain clean and safe working conditions in the kitchen.
- Control costs by constantly training and educating Team Members and fellow Managers.
- Attend weekly management meetings.
- Build teamwork among Team Members and fellow Managers.
- Create a fun and energetic environment.
Kitchen Manager
TIN LIZZY'S CANTINA
2013.10 - 2014.04
- Responsible for keeping food cost, cost of sales, labor cost within budget.
- Maintain clean and safe working conditions in the kitchen.
Culinary Partner
PF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
1999.09 - 2013.09
- Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen.
- Manage all employees under my supervision, including counseling, disciplining and scheduling.
- Responsible for controlling food and labor cost.
- Maintain clean and safe working conditions in the kitchen.
- Manage and develop 2-3 sous chefs a year.
Education
Diploma -
HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL
05.1996
Skills
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Butchery skills
- Kitchen management
- Allergen awareness
- Waste reduction
- Budgeting and cost control
- Team management
- High volume catering and banquet operations
- Cost management
- Performance assessments
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Managing Chef Partner
Noble Smoke
2023.03 - 2025.02
Executive Chef
McCormick and Schmick's
2020.12 - 2023.03
Executive Chef
Firebirds WoodFired Grill
2018.01 - 2020.10
Culinary Manager
TEDS MONTANA GRILL
2014.07 - 2018.01
Kitchen Manager
TIN LIZZY'S CANTINA
2013.10 - 2014.04
Culinary Partner
PF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
1999.09 - 2013.09
Diploma -
HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL