Experienced Chef responsible for all, recipe, menu, and staff development. Specializing in sourcing organic, local ingredients, building strong relationships with farmers, local purveyors, and chefs. Menu focus is on healthy, nutritional, and very high quality sourced food. Creating a visual experience while developing delicious full flavored food. Knowledgeable in Keto, Paleo, Ayurvedic, and FODMAP diets. Also Focusing on the art of fermentation that aids in gut health.

Kitchen operations Chef responsible for leading and mentoring the food preparation team. Pushing culinary limits by innovating new methods and techniques. Producing original, sensory appealing cuisine and specializing in self-farmed, locally sourced ingredients.

Executed all weddings, offsite and corporate functions. Assisted and managed the3 meal a day restaurant. Developed Banquet menus. Coached a team of 20.

Lead and coordinate operations of 4 high-volume kitchens and staff of 40. Developmenus daily and interfaced with clients for tastings. Pioneer and demonstrate newcooking techniques to staff. Create specialty dishes for lifestyle restrictions includinggluten-free, vegan, allergies, and dietary requirements. Adept at creating memorableculinary experiences for small and large-scale off-site venues.Wedding Wire 2013, 12, 11 Bride's Choice 5-Star award winnerGrace Ormonde 2013, 12, 11 Wedding Style Platinum award winner The Knot 2013, 12, 11 Best of Weddings award winnerCatersource, Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) award winner

Leader of an 18 member multicultural team in a 3-meal-a-day kitchen. RegularlyProduced over 1,200 covers per day in a 303 person capacity upscale yet casualrestaurant. Responsible for daily specials, ordering, scheduling, expediting of 3meals, pool kitchen operations, banquet functions, breakfast buffets, managermeetings, improving morale, and team building. Worked privately for "famous"persons and families who value discretion. Knowledge of computer programsKronos, Hot Sauce, LMS, and MS Word.OpenTable 2012 best outdoor dining in Orange CountyOpenTable 2011 top 10 Orange County restaurant for ambience and lunch Yelp 2010 top Orange County restaurant for outdoor diningLos Angeles Times, Readers' Choice Awards 2011, Best Breakfast/Brunch (OC)Nominated "Manager of the Quarter," Q4/2011, Q3/2012Instrumental factor in year-over-year revenue growth of 200%

Property from which I developed the ability to adapt to any food style and helped hone my high level of self discipline, mental fitness, physical stamina, and professional behavior.