ROBERT Knobbe.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
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Experience
March 2024 - Current
Parker's Bistro
Sioux Falls, SD
Head Chef
Work closely with FOH to facilitate excellent customer care. Design seasonal menus showcasing fresh ingredients. Implement successful cross-marketing strategies, such as food and wine pairings. Oversee scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering. Initiate training on new culinary techniques to improve productivity. Spearhead kitchen renovations to optimize workflow efficiency. Develop close relationship with supplies to source best ingredients at the best price.
2023-March 2024
T180
Sioux Falls, SD
Executive Chef
Work closely with FOH to facilitate excellent customer care. Design seasonal menus showcasing fresh ingredients. Implement successful cross-marketing strategies, such as food and wine pairings. Oversee scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering. Initiate training on new culinary techniques to improve productivity. Spearhead kitchen renovations to optimize workflow efficiency. Develop close relationship with supplies to source best ingredients at the best price.
2020-2023
The Bohemian Duck
West Point, NE
Chef/Owner
Managing all aspects of the business, from staff to administrative responsibilities. I built relationships with local Nebraska food and beer producers to feature them and show emphasis on local on my menus. Weekly menu development and updates, from features to seasonal changes, as well as special events to include wine tastings, small plates, and even a honey tasting event.
2018-2019
The Bonfire Grill
Broken Bow, NE
Executive Chef
Managing kitchen staff, developing menus and specials, planning and execution of large scale catering events. Creating a comprehensive inventory, cost analysis and cost reporting system by partnering with Sysco. Within the first month of my tenure, sales volume and market share increased.
2017-2018
Kinkaider Brewing Co.
Broken Bow, NE
Executive Chef
Hiring, training and managing kitchen and front of house staff, handling kitchen and bar ordering, managing daily operations, organizing and executing special events.During my tenure, sales increased exponentially and the brewery became well-known for food along with the excellent beer and atmosphere.
