Katz Robert

Background

About Katz Robert

Accomplished leader with distinguished culinary and management career encompassing culinary management in the private and corporate industry. Strong management qualifications combined with outstanding team building skills. Background in providing exceptional leadership while directing a culinary staff. Significant contributor to revenue/profit growth through aggressive improvements in quality, operational efficiency, and customer service. Menu Development: Strong combination of national and international culinary experience. Classically trained in various styles of regionally based cooking; Farm to table, Asian,European. Budget and Cost Management: Results-driven with extensive experience in food inventory planning, and procurement providing a record of kitchen processes, lowering food costs, reducing waste and improving quality. Food Preparation: Expedite a la carte and banquet dining; create par lists, menu development and daily offerings. Adept at conveying complex menu concepts; expertise in Culinary Art trends, menu design, and event planning/catering. Staff Development: Effectively identify, hire, and train staff. Design and facilitate “back of the house” training programs; providing team leadership, motivation and development Specialties:Budgeting/P&L Management – Creative Menu Development – Team Building & Training A La Carte/Banquet Service-Special Event Planning-Guest Relations