Chef Scott C. Shoff Cdm, Cfpp Email and Phone Number

Culinary Education developed from my Pennsylvania State, Drexel, Temple, and Johnson & Wales Universities academic expereriences and a 40 plus year career in the Hospitality (Classic Dinner, Contract Feeding, Fine Dining, Hotel, Limited, Full and Quick-service Restaurants, and Retail Stores with Full Service Restaurants) and Retail Grocery (Natural/Whole Foods and Traditional Stores/Supermarket) Industries. My personal culinary interests/experience include:… Show more Culinary Education developed from my Pennsylvania State, Drexel, Temple, and Johnson & Wales Universities academic expereriences and a 40 plus year career in the Hospitality (Classic Dinner, Contract Feeding, Fine Dining, Hotel, Limited, Full and Quick-service Restaurants, and Retail Stores with Full Service Restaurants) and Retail Grocery (Natural/Whole Foods and Traditional Stores/Supermarket) Industries. My personal culinary interests/experience include: Vegan/Vegetarian,/Flexitarian, Pennsylvania German, Low Country, Cajun and Creole, and Mediterranean (especially Northern Italian) cuisine.Food Demos, One-on-One or Intimate-size training, In-Home consultation, and working with people with physical disabilities are some of my passions! Diversity and Nutrition/Wellness Education advanced from the above listed academic institutions and Immaculata University, where I recently completed my Dietetic Internship. I currently prepare for my RD credentialing examination. Show less

Specializing in restaurant and retail sales evaluations based upon training programs and work experience with employers like John Wanamaker, Strawbridge & Clothier , Nordstrom, Clemans Family Markets, Whole Food Markets, The Garden, Campbell Hospitality, and Ristorante DiLullo in the metro Philadelphia area. As well as other fine restaurants in Charleston, SC where I received two independent honors of being selected as one of the city's top three waiters. I also was an opening manager and… Show more Specializing in restaurant and retail sales evaluations based upon training programs and work experience with employers like John Wanamaker, Strawbridge & Clothier , Nordstrom, Clemans Family Markets, Whole Food Markets, The Garden, Campbell Hospitality, and Ristorante DiLullo in the metro Philadelphia area. As well as other fine restaurants in Charleston, SC where I received two independent honors of being selected as one of the city's top three waiters. I also was an opening manager and front of the house trainer for a Cajun restaurant on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX and other fine restaurants in Columbia and Summerville, SC. Show less

Co-founded this company, with fellow J & W Chef Karyl Lee, which specialized in the preparation and serving of intimate at-home dinners, wedding receptions,small conventions, food styling and demos, and culinary field trips and classes; while keeping nutrition,wellness and natural foods at the forefront.

I have been associated with Joan L. Huber in various capacities, since 1974, and recently resumed a former role of assisting Mrs. Huber at several east coast shows in CT and PA. Having thoroughly enjoyed the shows of this past weekend, culminating with the 2012 American Miniature Schnauzer Club National Specialty at Montgomery County, I must refocus on my culinary-based nutrition education consulting/counseling business.I was especially pleased to renew acquaintances with Capt Jean… Show more I have been associated with Joan L. Huber in various capacities, since 1974, and recently resumed a former role of assisting Mrs. Huber at several east coast shows in CT and PA. Having thoroughly enjoyed the shows of this past weekend, culminating with the 2012 American Miniature Schnauzer Club National Specialty at Montgomery County, I must refocus on my culinary-based nutrition education consulting/counseling business.I was especially pleased to renew acquaintances with Capt Jean Heath and Ms. Susan R. Atherton at the Montgomery County Community College campus this past Saturday and Sunday.I continue to be the caregiver for a special needs Miniature Schnauzer, born 6.11.11. Megean is doing very well with her personal chef and nutrition counselor. We continue to share our successes and seek additional research on MegaesophagusOne of life's greatest pleasures is eating and living well with canine companionship! Show less

Following 3 weeks as a Prepared Foods Department teammember in Devon, PA, I was offered the position of Kitchen Supervisor (3rd in charge under the Chef and Sous Chef.)I remained in this position through Holiday 2003 and transferred to the Seafood Department for further career advancement.Subsequently, I transferred to the Wynnewood, PA location as a Seafood Department teammember. While in this position, I was groomed in both the Callowhill and South Street (Philadelphia, PA)… Show more Following 3 weeks as a Prepared Foods Department teammember in Devon, PA, I was offered the position of Kitchen Supervisor (3rd in charge under the Chef and Sous Chef.)I remained in this position through Holiday 2003 and transferred to the Seafood Department for further career advancement.Subsequently, I transferred to the Wynnewood, PA location as a Seafood Department teammember. While in this position, I was groomed in both the Callowhill and South Street (Philadelphia, PA) locations to fill the vacant Assistant Team Leader (ATL) position. Within several weeks of my accepting the ATL position, the department Team Leader was transferred to open the Jenkintown, PA store. Show less

M W Associates were catalysts to Charleston becoming the culinary destination of today.Carolina’s – The Original Southern Bistro, The Colony House, and The Wine Cellar in Charleston SC and at Columbia’s, Carolina’s sister restaurant in Columbia, SCProvided exceptional food and beverage service with consistently high sales and guest satisfaction, off premise catering, personal service to intimate (in client’s residence), special functions, bartending, and front of the house… Show more M W Associates were catalysts to Charleston becoming the culinary destination of today.Carolina’s – The Original Southern Bistro, The Colony House, and The Wine Cellar in Charleston SC and at Columbia’s, Carolina’s sister restaurant in Columbia, SCProvided exceptional food and beverage service with consistently high sales and guest satisfaction, off premise catering, personal service to intimate (in client’s residence), special functions, bartending, and front of the house training for this multi-unit fine dining organization which operated some of Charleston’s and Columbia’s most critically acclaimed restaurants.Voted as one of the top two or three best front of the house servers in two independent fine dining critic’s polls in the Lowcountry (The Beaufort Gazette and Hoppin John Taylor)Trainer at Carolina’s and The Colony HouseThese positions permitted me to personally serve some very special guests such as Ms Dana Delaney, Mr. John Martin Taylor, Mr. Kyle MacLachlan and family, Mr. Cliff Robertson, Mr. Sidney Poitier, Mr. and Mrs.(Karen) Chris Weihs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Franz X. Meier and family, Mr.and Mrs. Bruce (Shelley Long) Tyson and family, Mr.and Mrs.Don (Melanie Griffith) Johnson and family, and many other charming and delightful residents and guests of Charleston and Columbia, SCI had the extraordinary fortune to work beside the following renowned Chefs during this period: John Martin Terranova, Donald Barickman, and irreplaceable "Mama" Rose Nguyen Durden. Show less

DBA O'haras Fish House,O'hara's Dining Saloon, and The Chestnut Street Bar and Grill

Minor Domo/au pair/yardman in the Philadelphia, PA residence of this Lousiana-born Urological Surgeon. Exterior responsibilities included total responsibility for lawn and flower bed perpetuation, landscaping, construction, remodeling, and maintenance of this almost two acre property. Interior responsibilities included bartending, seasonal decorating, antique restoration, remodeling, laundry, cleaning and preservation of this noteworthy 20 plus room significant… Show more Minor Domo/au pair/yardman in the Philadelphia, PA residence of this Lousiana-born Urological Surgeon. Exterior responsibilities included total responsibility for lawn and flower bed perpetuation, landscaping, construction, remodeling, and maintenance of this almost two acre property. Interior responsibilities included bartending, seasonal decorating, antique restoration, remodeling, laundry, cleaning and preservation of this noteworthy 20 plus room significant residence.Additionally, the co-caregiver of two Siamese Felines and a minimum of seven Miniature Schnauzers. Miniature Schnauzer breeding stock included a minimum of one stud, four brood bitches, and various pets. Show less

Hired to train and ensure exceptional wine selling skills along with outstanding customer service skills in this prototype facility offering upscale food, drink, and entertainment for Campbell Hospitality Inc.Responsible for all pre-opening wine training and total dinner hour FOH customer service (Host/Hostess, Servers, Bussers) until this multi-level establishment transformed from a fine dining restaurant and “fern bar” into an unmitigated discothèque.

DBA MoonstruckUnder the original Maitre' D, Toto Schiavoneand Mrs. Claire DiLullo Schiavone

Mrs. Kathleen Mulhern is sadly missed and currently not operating a fine dining restaurant at her former location at 1617 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA

Grew my skill set to become a chief line cook in this downtown Reading, PA fine dining establishment operated by restaurateur par excellence Paul Thomas and his brother George Thomas. The roots and seeds of this preeminent Greek lineaged area restaurant family still currently flourish in Berks County, PAPositions mastered: Broiler, Grill, Fryer, Steam table, Salad Station, Caller, and minor cold prep.

Apprentice under Chef Jack O. Rodgers and Chef E. Wallis (Wally) Callahan.Chef/Restaurateur Callahan was one of the preeminent fathers of the Philadelphia restaurant renaissance.Mr. Callahan and his exquisite wife June R. Callahan operated this most excellent suburban Philadelphia country French B and B for decades. Many BOH apprentices went on to open the ubiquitous store front Philadelphia restaurants of that era.The kindly ever patient mentorship of Chef Rodgers, and… Show more Apprentice under Chef Jack O. Rodgers and Chef E. Wallis (Wally) Callahan.Chef/Restaurateur Callahan was one of the preeminent fathers of the Philadelphia restaurant renaissance.Mr. Callahan and his exquisite wife June R. Callahan operated this most excellent suburban Philadelphia country French B and B for decades. Many BOH apprentices went on to open the ubiquitous store front Philadelphia restaurants of that era.The kindly ever patient mentorship of Chef Rodgers, and his assistant Glenda, set a desire to become a classically trained chef following completion of my Associate Degree in Hotel/Food Service and BBA in Marketing. Show less

First in unit male to work "window" during busy Friday nights, in pre-POS days, and "push" during the lunch rush owing to my mental mathematical abilities, speed in customer service, accurateness, and attention to detail. Also in pool of crew members performing Saturday morning "lot" maintenance.