JERRY G. BRADLEY
Professional Chef
Entreprenuer
Philanthropist
MY EXPERIENCE
Roles & Responsibilities
EXECUTIVE CHEF/CAMPUS CONSULTANT, GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
July 2015 – Present
Co-Manages a staff of 200, including Students, Temps, and Full-time employees
Manages dining facility that serves over 7,000 students daily
Works with Athletics to ensure all athletes are properly fed
Responsible for all Research and Development
Works with nutritionist to plan and implement all recipes into rotation
Works with students with dietary needs and developed an allergen free station
Writes and executes menus for multi- concept facility
Plans and executes seasonal events that are open to campus and the public
Evaluates trends in food and adapts concepts if needed
Conducts interviews and makes staff hiring decisions
Oversees product ordering and inventory management
Ensures proper food safety procedures
Partners with other departments as needed to ensure success of campus events
Responsible for management of cost controls and food costs
Responsible for the leadership, training, and development of the Chef Staff
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER/EXECUTIVE CHEF/KITCHEN MANAGER, HOULIHAN’S
July 2009 – July 2015
Delivered an exceptional guest experience by maintaining a guest-first focus
Oversaw each shift and guaranteed quality service and exceptional food
Conducted table touches and recognized guests that regularly visited the restaurant
Counseled managers and crewmembers and documented results
Identified staffing needs and recruited accordingly
Maximized sales and profit
Reviewed projected food sales and labor costs
Completed production worksheets, set Pars, ordered products and supplies, and achieved food cost
Payed invoices
Completed weekly inventory of all product and supplies
Scheduled Staff
GENERAL MANAGER, HOOTER’S OF AMERICA, INC
February 2006 – May 2009
Maintained all operations of a multi-million-dollar corporate unit
Maintained the integrity and standards set by corporate
Wrote budgets and maintained PNLs
Planned and executed all promotions
Created Staff Schedules
Ordered food and beverages from major suppliers
Cultivated and grew relationships with major vendors and representatives
Merchandised brand products
Developed Managers
Succession planning
Identified local community resources for promotional and sponsorship opportunities
HEAD CHEF, HILTON
September 2005 – February 2006
Planned menus by adding new elements and revamping items on existing menu
Supervised kitchen staff
Ensured quality of food and location were up to Hilton brand standards
EXECUTIVE CHEF, DELANEY’S BISTRO
April 1994 – August 2005
Oversaw prep, catering, baking, desserts, and scheduling staff
Managed food cost
Researched and developed recipes and menus
Ordered and received all products and supplies
Trained staff in protocol and ticket writing
Created daily specials
Cultivated and grew relationships with major vendors and representatives
EDUCATION
My Studies
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CULINARY ARTS, JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERISTY CHARLESTON
1994-1996
A culinary arts degree focuses on the skills you need to excel as a professional in the food industry, including topics like food safety, hospitality, baking, restaurant service, nutrition, world cuisine, wine, beverages, and more.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT, JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE
2018-2020
A food and beverage studies course prepares the student to create recipes, but also learn how to prepare, sell, bottle, and otherwise market a business in this field. This type of course is often a part of a program for further culinary arts education.
“If You Are Working On Something That You Really Care About, You Don’t Have To Be Pushed. The Vision Pulls You.”