Jeff Adema

Background

About Jeff Adema

EXPERIENCEChef/Director of Operations Polite Pig, Disney Springs April 2017 - February 2022• 250 Seat Quick Service Modern BBQ and Taps, annual sales of 12.3 million• Lead a team of 150, along with General Manager, Executive Chef, 3 Restaurant Managers and 3 Sous Chefs.• Planned and implemented recruitment strategies and judicious planning to achieve operational objectives.• Synchronized work to improve efficiency, eliminate bottlenecks, and streamline processes.• Communicated clear objectives and implemented hands-on strategies resulting in peak performance.• Developed team culture to foster success and continuous improvement.• Delivered products of consistent quality to customers by working directly with vendors on delivery and production issues.Executive Chef Rainforest Café, Disney's Animal Kingdom December 2006 - February 2017• 780 Seat Family Casual, annual food sales of 24 million• Coordinate and oversee 125- member team, including 6 Kitchen Managers and Purchasing Manager• Manage recruiting, training, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, sanitation, menu research/development, and food/labor costs• Used any instance as a teaching opportunity to emphasize guest service, and team building• Consistently met or remained under budget on all controllable expenses• Kept food, labor and supplies within or under previous years through implementation of cross-trainingExecutive Chef / Director of Catering Solivita, Active Adult Community | Poinciana, Florida April 2003 - December 2006• Casual golf grill, Upscale Italian restaurant, ballroom and coffee shop• Developed menus to meet customer preferences, seasonal offerings, and cost objectives.• Kept customers interested with high-quality food and seasonal offerings.