• Creates numerous menus based on personal or company driven themes• Responsible for recipe development, testing and costing for each dish that is to be prepared.• Works with various purveyors to attain optimal product for classes.• Demonstrates and executes the preparation of each course for a live audience while engaging with the students and answering any questions they may • Provides a knowledgeable, captivating and exciting event for class participants

• Responsible for creating daily appetizer and entrée specials• Accountable for ordering and costing proteins, produce and dry goods inventory for the restaurant and cooking school• Routinely works all stations within the brigade that serves up to 140 covers for lunch service• Regularly coaches and trains new employees while providing ongoing support for all kitchen staff• Habitually works to optimal efficiency in demanding and high pressure situations while collaborating on… Show more • Responsible for creating daily appetizer and entrée specials• Accountable for ordering and costing proteins, produce and dry goods inventory for the restaurant and cooking school• Routinely works all stations within the brigade that serves up to 140 covers for lunch service• Regularly coaches and trains new employees while providing ongoing support for all kitchen staff• Habitually works to optimal efficiency in demanding and high pressure situations while collaborating on problem solving techniques to ensure smooth service Show less

• Worked as one of five mentor chefs who were responsible for a team of 20 students at the American Pavilion during the Cannes Film festival• Created all catering menus for the pavilion during the festival. Including various platters for the actor, director and producer panels as well as dinners for sponsors such as British Airways and American express.• Created work plans, grocery list and budgets to aid in teaching the students and ensuring precise execution of catering… Show more • Worked as one of five mentor chefs who were responsible for a team of 20 students at the American Pavilion during the Cannes Film festival• Created all catering menus for the pavilion during the festival. Including various platters for the actor, director and producer panels as well as dinners for sponsors such as British Airways and American express.• Created work plans, grocery list and budgets to aid in teaching the students and ensuring precise execution of catering events.• Coached the students throughout the execution of events to allow them as much hands on experience as possible while achieving high quality foods.• Demonstrated high level leadership skill in order to provide the students with an amazing experiences and to honor the terms/budget of the contract with the American Show less

• Prepared and executed dishes for both the Garde Manger station and our Stone pizza oven • Demonstrated excellent speed and accuracy during prep and service during the busiest months at the restaurant. Routinely serving an average of 250 covers for lunch, and 400 for dinner• Executed continuous commitment to food safety and integrity to product• Worked as a team player assisting with any task needed to prepare for events and service• Was promoted to the ‘Hot Aps’ station with 1… Show more • Prepared and executed dishes for both the Garde Manger station and our Stone pizza oven • Demonstrated excellent speed and accuracy during prep and service during the busiest months at the restaurant. Routinely serving an average of 250 covers for lunch, and 400 for dinner• Executed continuous commitment to food safety and integrity to product• Worked as a team player assisting with any task needed to prepare for events and service• Was promoted to the ‘Hot Aps’ station with 1 month of working Garde Manger Show less