Resume
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2016-
Present Little Gem NYC Catering & Events New York, NY
Head Chef, Owner/Operator
• Managed full cycle event food production. Sourced high quality ingredients and created all dishes for various types of events and private functions.
• Managed kitchen inventory and ensured quality and safety standards are upheld.
• Designed seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients.
• Create custom food cleanses personalized to the clients dietary needs and lifestyle.
• Expertise in designing and executing visually appealing menus for events.
Sep 2011-
Present Private Chef Martha’s Vineyard, MA & . New York, NY
Curate and execute specialized healthy gourmet meals in private homes
• Design menus using fresh and seasonal foods based on clients needs.
• Execute all local food sourcing, food preparation, and event logistics for large scale and private events.
• Coordinate meal drop offs for various families, personalized to each families’ dietary needs.
• Hire full staff and manage all vendors for high scale events.
• Supervised event staff up to 20 employees and directed full scale execution of various events.
• Serve up 7 regular weekly clients at a time
June 2007 - Chris Fisher / Beetlebung Farm Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Aug 2007
Chef’s Assistant
• Responsible for the entire dining experience of Chef Chris Fisher’s clients
• Developed menu to provide an exceptional dining experience in line with customers’ culinary and dietary requirements and expectations (including wine selection)
• Personally shopped for all ingredients at local farmer’s market and prepared and served up to five-course meals for clients in their homes
June 2006 - Francise Reynard Martha’s Vineyard, MA and New York, NY
June 2012 Chef’s Assistant
• Assisted in planning, preparing and executing meals for Chef Francise Reynard
• Learned valuable culinary skills and requirements for providing culinary services to upscale clientele
Sept 2005 - The Range Café Bernalillo, NM
June 2006 Waiter and Host
• Provided excellent customer service and maintained a fun and clean environment