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Washington, DC, US

Oversaw breakfast service for the resort, feeding over 400 guests daily, with a focus on both luxury buffet and a la carte options. Developed the menu to follow seasonal changes and changes in dining habits and foodservice trends.Managed a team to deliver family meal for upwards of 700 employees while maintaining a budget and delivering varied, quality.

Chatham, Massachusetts, United States

With the "STARS" restaurant, assisted with menu development for New England farm-to-table, coastal cuisine in luxury fine dining as both a prix fixe and a la carte menus.With the "Sacred Cod" and "The Veranda" assisted with menu development for seasonal changes, varied levels of dining experience, and luxury in-room dining. Ensured food-safe practices and.

With "STARS" and the "Sacred Cod" utilized cooking techniques such as sous vide, fermentation, butchery, processing of fish and shellfish, and classical cooking methods to showcase locally foraged, fished, and farmed ingredients. Maintained high standards for plating and service execution.Within the banquet kitchen, executed events in family, buffet, and.

With "The Dining Room" trained support staff within the 4-star fine dining brigade system. Served New England al fresco, haute cuisine in both a prix fixe and tasting menu style with appropriate wine pairings. With "The Lawn" served high volume, casual dining. With "In Room Dining" maintained Forbes luxury dining standards while serving food, drinks, and.

Greater Boston Area

Directed program for outdoor skills and basic scouting principals. Used ability to direct and a strong foundation of scouting technique to direct both the first year program and the outdoor skills program.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Greater Boston Area

Taught students martial arts while focusing on helping students achieve personal and physical goals.