DERYCK DEL BISHOP
Maracas St Joseph,Trinidad and Tobago
Summary
Accomplished Executive Chef and Consultant with extensive experience at Bishop's Hospitality Consultation Group. Expert in strategic alliances and menu development, driving successful restaurant openings across Trinidad and Tobago. Proven leader with strong problem-solving skills, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving business growth. Spearheaded marketing strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in client engagement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef/SNR Consultant
BISHOP'S HOSPITALITY CONSULTATION GROUP
08.2014 - Current
- Restaurant and Hotel consultation and openings, throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
- Focusing on Staff hiring and training, Menu development and planning, Decision making and achieving overall goals, Identifying and implementing marketing strategies and Overall Day to Day Operations as required.
- Clients include: Grafton Beach/le Courlan Grand, Shindig Rest& Lounge, Mr Skewezs, D'Meat n Place Rest& Bar, Smokey Joe's, Rhum Box Rest& Lounge, Banana Joe's Cafe, D Boss ah Soup, Bootlegger's Holdings, Trader Jacks Holdings, The Coffee Beanery, Eurasia Holdings, Express Chophouse, Touch and Taste Rest, Upper Crust Bistro, are to name a few...
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients for menus.
Executive Chef
TROPIKIST BEACH RESORT
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Manager FOH/BOH personnel in this fast paced environment
- Maintaining inventory and its systems
- Leading the teams through preparations and production of all meals at standard times throughout the day
- Leading team meeting and discipline of insubordinate staff
- Scheduling of all restaurant and banquet staff
- Reported to the General Manager on all day to day operations
- TOBAGO
Executive Chef/ Executive Manager
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Operations for the Group of Companies; The Olive Tree Restaurant, The Vine Grill (3)
- (SAN FERNANDO)
Executive Chef
THE CHACONIA HOTEL/ 106 THE RESTAURANT
01.2010 - 12.2010
- The initial launch of the restaurant and leading the hotel kitchens for meal preparations in house guests
- (MARAVAL)
Executive Chef
RISTORANTI GARABALDI'S
01.2009 - 12.2009
- (WOODBROOK)
Executive Chef/Managing Director
BISHOP'S GROUP (CANADA LIMITED)
01.2002 - 12.2009
- Bishop's Bistro- Toronto
- Joe Rockheads- Toronto
- Restaurant Dimmi- Toronto
- Papillon- Montreal
Executive Chef/ Senior Product Expert
WILLIAM SONOMA OF CANADA
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Consultant to this high end chain of kitchen wares and small appliances
- Training and implementing strategies to train and motivate store staff, training in store chefs on proper demonstration techniques
Vice President Operations/ Legal Counsel
3P3W HOLDINGS O/A 341 PIZZA AND WINGS
01.1995 - 12.1998
- Operations and Counsel for this 90 Store chain located in Ontario, Canada
Divisional Operations Manager
CSD RESTAURANTS LTD.
01.1992 - 12.1995
- Operations Manager for this 130 Store Restaurant chain, for the Ontario Canada Region.
- (RICHMOND HILL, CANADA)
Education
Bachelor Culinary Management -
ECOLE CULINAIRE LE SELECT
MENTON, FRANCEBachelor of Common Laws(LLB) -
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
Jurisprudence Doctor (JD) -
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
Business Administration, BA -
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Ontario Secondary School Grad.Diploma -
NORTH ALBION COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Skills
- Forming strategic alliances and joint ventures
- Single/Multi Unit management skills
- Identifying and implementing marketing strategies
- Planning of sales forecasts and budgets
- Sound decision making
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Developing and maintaining restaurant and catering menus and its costing
- Identifying new business opportunities
- Management training and development
- Branding and expansions
Accomplishments
- Canadian Red Seal Chef, 2004
- Canadian Association of Professional Chefs, 1996
- Food Safety and Hygiene, 1
- Wine and Spirits Management, 1
References
Available upon request
Languages
English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish
Timeline
Executive Chef
TROPIKIST BEACH RESORT
03.2018 - 01.2020
Executive Chef/SNR Consultant
BISHOP'S HOSPITALITY CONSULTATION GROUP
08.2014 - Current
Executive Chef/ Executive Manager
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2010 - 01.2013
Executive Chef
THE CHACONIA HOTEL/ 106 THE RESTAURANT
01.2010 - 12.2010
Executive Chef
RISTORANTI GARABALDI'S
01.2009 - 12.2009
Executive Chef/ Senior Product Expert
WILLIAM SONOMA OF CANADA
01.2007 - 12.2008
Executive Chef/Managing Director
BISHOP'S GROUP (CANADA LIMITED)
01.2002 - 12.2009
Vice President Operations/ Legal Counsel
3P3W HOLDINGS O/A 341 PIZZA AND WINGS
01.1995 - 12.1998
Divisional Operations Manager
CSD RESTAURANTS LTD.
01.1992 - 12.1995
Bachelor Culinary Management -
ECOLE CULINAIRE LE SELECT
Bachelor of Common Laws(LLB) -
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
Jurisprudence Doctor (JD) -
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
Business Administration, BA -
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Ontario Secondary School Grad.Diploma -
NORTH ALBION COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE