sammy chong
@sammychong
I am a Food & Beverage operations leader with 25+ years' experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished food & beverage and operations leader with more than 25 years of executive culinary, hospitality, and operational management experience.
I have led multi-unit culinary operations for large hospitality groups and directed high-volume banquet and catering services, consistently achieving profitability targets. I oversaw menu development and staff training across restaurant and hotel casino environments.
In product development roles I led the Boston Market frozen meal program and collaborated with national brands such as Panda Express, directing large-scale production testing and quality assurance. At Las Vegas Rescue Mission I directed kitchens, security, thrift, and maintenance while delivering daily meal service for hundreds cost-effectively.
Most recently I manage wholesale and retail sales for a frozen raw pet food company, expanding distribution and ensuring product quality. I am seeking a full-time management role in food & beverage or hospitality operations where I can apply leadership, operational rigor, and product innovation to drive long-term success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Manager
Las Vegas Raw Pet Food
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Manage wholesale and retail sales for a raw frozen pet food company, build client relationships and expand distribution channels. Oversee daily operations from order fulfillment to customer engagement and ensure product quality and handling.
Director of Operations
Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Mar 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Directed multiple departments including kitchen operations, security, thrift store, maintenance, and engineering while overseeing daily meal service for hundreds of community members. Implemented operational improvements to streamline services and maintain cost efficiency.
Executive Research & Development Chef
Overhill Farms
Jun 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 8 months)
Led development of the Boston Market frozen meal line distributed nationwide and directed large-scale production testing and quality assurance. Collaborated with external brands like Panda Express on recipe refinement and food special projects to drive product innovation.
Corporate & Executive Chef
Station Casinos; Gordon Biersch; Riviera Hotel & Casino
Jan 1990 - Jan 2016 (26 years)
Oversaw multi-unit culinary operations, menu development, and staff training across large hospitality and restaurant groups from 1990–2016. Directed high-volume banquet operations and fine dining service while consistently achieving profitability targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UBUniversity of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.
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