Donald Royer
Corporate Executive Chef
PROFILE
Mr. Royer brings with him over 30 years of food and beverage and hospitality experience, holding key roles in operations acquisitions and development for organizations, Golden Key Winner | Innkeeper Winner. Prior to joining Jackson Hospitality as their Corporate Executive Chef/Partner, he served as CEO & Founder of US Elite Combat Management. Prior to that, he worked as the F&B Director for Crowne Plaza Hotels, Director of Tucson International Airports Food and Beverage. Mr. Royer is also a Combat United States Air Force Veteran. His biggest success and honor is being a husband and a father.
AN AWARD-WINNING EXECUTIVE CHEF WITH A FOCUS ON AMERICAN FARE. WELL-VERSED IN CREATING CREATIVE, DELICIOUS AND PROFITABLE DISHES.
A CHEFPRENEUR WHO IS CONSTANTLY SEEKING BETTER WAYS TO MAXIMIZE GUEST SATISFACTION. A CHEF WHO CAN HANDLE MANY ROLES WHILE OPERATING THE BUSINESS, IMPLEMENTING AND DEVELOPING TRAINING GUIDES AS WELL AS SOP’S FOR FRONT OF HOUSE AND BACK OF HOUSE.
CHEF ROYER IS ALSO KNOWN FOR DEVELOPING STAFF THROUGH COACHING AND MENTORING TO IMPROVE ALL ASPECTS OF THE RESTAURANTS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND SALES.
CONTACT
- 520-878-8778
- chefroyeraz@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Executive Chef – Chef Life Owner – Celebrity Ice
Ginger Monkey & BLD’s of Chandler
Corporate Executive Chef
The Covenant Executive Chef
Responsible for all culinary activities. Oversee product purchasing, manage the culinary budget, menu development, team development, recipes, training, sops, and IT systems
Crowne Plaza Resort Director of Food and Beverage – Ex Chef
Directed and overseen a 300-room hotel’s food and beverage operations.
Full P&L responsibility of 5 F&B outlet operations:
Restaurant Fine Dining, Lobby Lounge, room service, poolside.
OTG Management Multi Unit GM – Chef – 10 Years
Full P&L responsibility of eighteen F&B outlet operations: Two Concourses and Pre-Security Concessions
Air Force Veteran 1989-2000 TSGT
NCO Academy Grad * Gulf War Combat Veteran
EDUCATION
Lowry Air Force Base, Co – 1989
Business Management Culinary and Hospitality – A.S.
American Hotel Management
Eglin Air Force Base, Fl – 1985-98
Bachelors of Business Administration – B.B.A.
SKILLS
- Menu Development
- IT and Social Media & Marketing
- Restaurant & Hospitality Management
- Executive Coaching & Customer Service
SKILLS
- Menu Development
- IT and Social Media & Marketing
- Restaurant & Hospitality Management
- Executive Coaching & Customer Service
