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Geoffrey Groditski

Morrison,CO

Summary

Accomplished chef with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in fine dining and recognized for a strong focus on team collaboration and exceptional results. Career highlights include multiple media appearances and an esteemed invitation to cook at The James Beard House in New York City. Expertise includes menu development, kitchen management, and high-quality food preparation, complemented by a proven ability to maintain vendor relationships, manage budgets, and execute events seamlessly. A commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and passion consistently drives success in fast-paced environments while ensuring the highest standards in culinary operations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Nourish Meals on Wheels
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Created a kitchen bible containing all recipes, rotating menus, ordering guidelines, vendor information, processes to execute daily menus, and emergency procedures
  • Manage staff, community service workers, and volunteers
  • Created relationships for food donations
  • Execute between 550 and 650 hot meals per day
  • Account for clients dietary needs and prepare specialized menus for those in need
  • Write menus which change daily
  • Changed the business model to a from scratch kitchen which led to increased client satisfaction and growth in our client base
  • Created a Covid contingency plan for the operation
  • Develop my staff and focus on teaching
  • Hire and fire staff
  • Negotiated all vendor contracts and maintained and nurtured those relationships
  • Oversee all food preparation

Executive Chef

The Metropolitan Bar and Grill
01.2017 - 01.2019

Executive Chef

The University Club
01.2012 - 01.2014

Executive Chef

The Fort
01.2004 - 01.2012

Education

Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Driven self-starter with a talent for rapid skill development
  • Team leadership
  • Professional growth facilitation
  • In-depth food knowledge
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Food safety management
  • Seasonal menu development
  • Cost efficiency
  • Menu development
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Banquets and catering
  • Food and beverage pairing

Timeline

Executive Chef

Nourish Meals on Wheels
01.2020 - 01.2025

Executive Chef

The Metropolitan Bar and Grill
01.2017 - 01.2019

Executive Chef

The University Club
01.2012 - 01.2014

Executive Chef

The Fort
01.2004 - 01.2012

Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Colorado
Geoffrey Groditski