I have worked professionally as a Chef for 20+ years. Over the course of this time, my career has spanned all facets of the hospitality industry and I have been fortunate enough to gain extensive experience in a wide range of professional roles across the country. I have held leadership positions with the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Mountain Holidays, Silver Tip Lodge Heli Skiing and currently the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel. In my current role, I lead the daily operations which include all aspects of food service for Fire and Water Restaurant. I also lead our Banquet operations which include breakfast, lunch and dinner along with our high season Tour programs. I have a highly adaptable and diverse skill set that allows me to succeed in a variety of hospitality roles. My creative skills have been developed collaborating in fine dining kitchens, large hotel banquet operations, remote back country lodges and planning and executing offsite catered functions. My biggest asset as a chef has always been my ability to remain level headed and lead a stressful situation with a sense of calm. This has allowed me to forge strong working relationships with colleagues, management and independent business owners. I have also developed a reputation in the industry as a mentor with many of the chefs I have had the privilege of coaching along the way. I feel that with my many years of experience and dynamic skill set, I have the ability to walk into any situation and have an immediate positive impact. Personally, I am a passionate photographer and cyclist. My work has been displayed at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospitals Art For Life ongoing show and also at the Banff Springs Convention Centre. I have also had my work featured in two online publications; The Huffington Post Canada and Crowfoot Media.