Leads virtual wine tasting events for corporate and private clientele all over the country. Curates a fun, educational wine experience including tasting notes, food pairings and winemaking knowledge. Sells full bottles and future tastings to potential clients.

Ideated, research and developed, cost engineered, and scaled recipes for 34 restaurant locations. Responsible for training and recipe writing for a menu that changes 6+ times a year based on seasonality. Communicated with other departments to complete supply chain planning, recipe videos, photoshoots, training modules, and tech updates. Managed projects to create seasonal items such as a Thanksgiving Bowl, a Hudson Valley Bowl, and holiday themed specials.

Sous chef for a farm-to-table menu that changed weekly based on seasonality, prepared high volume amounts of food for weddings and events. Assisted in writing a new menu each week and tested new recipes, scaling amounts for service. Operated a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Assisted in growing and selling produce for a farm stand, New York City farmers market and restaurants. Helped operate a hydroponic greenhouse, seeding vegetables and herbs. Managed a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm share program. Operated a local farm stand including a fully stocked garden center and bakery.

The Pool Pavilion included food and beverage offerings for a three-month period. As a Seasonal Foods Service Assistant, I assisted the manager with day-to-day operations of the poolside facility. Focus on learning POS, proper service techniques, and what it takes to keep member satisfaction high. I also, served and set up large events such as golf outings, weddings, and dinners.

Planned activities and was responsible for ten one and two year olds.

Prepared kosher pastries for large parties. Organized menus for each week.

Managed front desk by taking cake and pastry phone orders and handling in store orders. Prepared cakes, cupcakes, French pastries, and cake tastings daily. Trained 1 new staff member in pastry and front desk management.