Andrew Cvitanich
Resident District Manager
Compass Group
Cell: (206) 697-2882
Terri Buzzard
Restaurateur
Sausal
Cell: (310) 869-3156 C H A R A C T E R R E F E R E N C E S R E N E A D A M E
E X EC
U T I V E C H E F Collaborated on th
e design, construction and
opening of a 35,000 sqft restaurant/café.
Conceptual development of 20 unique food
concepts as well as an in house bakery program.
Oversight of $2.2 million a year catering and
conference program.
Managed a staff of 65 that grew to 120 e
mployees.
Which included (2) salaried managers.
Successfully led food program during period of
rapid growth from $6 million to $8 million in annual
revenue.
Oversaw expansion of campus dining program from
single unit operation to multi unit operation.
Exceeded food cost and budgetary targets.
Expanded purchasing partnerships with local
artisan vendors.
Provided coaching to leaders in support of
performance management, employee relations and
human resources policy.
Responsible for the recruitment, hiring and
development of staff.
Developed seasonal café and catering menus.
Developed inventory and ordering systems.
Successful execution of an average of 20 events a
day.
Managed menu development and production for a
$1.5 million catering program.
Collaborated with senior leadership on multi day
events, movie screenings as well as private
executive events.
Assisted in the transition to a new café facility.
Developed café menu mix and cost control
strategies.
Oversight of all food safety and HACCP standards.
Managed employee safety and training program.
Sr. Executive Chef
Bon Appetit Management Company at Edwards
Lifesciences
| 2020 to present
Executive Chef
Bon Appetit Management Company at Edwards
Lifesciences | 2016 to 2020
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit Management Company at Edwards
Lifesciences | 2014 to 2015
Catering Chef
Bon Appetit Management at The Walt Disney
Company, Circle Seven | 2012 to 2014
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit Management at The Walt Disney Company
| 2010 to 2012
C A R E E R S U M M A R Y
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts C U
L I N A R Y E D U C A T I O N
Leadership
Organization
Adaptability
Collaboration
Multi Tasking
Proficient in MS Office
Fluent in English and Spanish PROFILE
I am a culinary professional that is
operationally savvy in B&I accounts.
Robust
problem-solver, detail oriented, experienced
in developing strong teams as well as creating
and designing expansive food and beverage
programs.
SKILLS Graduated top of class, 2009
HOW TO REACH ME
Cell: (562) 441-6522
Email: rene.c.adame@gmail.com
LinkedIn: @rene adame