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Tampa, Florida, United States

Executive Pastry Chef for a luxury senior living community, up to 500 residentsEstablished first from scratch bread and dessert menus for 3 dining halls, bistro and banquet eventsCreated a dessert tasting menu paired with wine for biweekly dinner seatingWorked directly with sales team to create VIP lunches and offsite bagged treats to gain prospectsIncreased revenue by offering boxed to-go desserts and custom cakes for non-residents to purchaseAble to cover in lack of Executive Chef by managing the kitchen and expediting service

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Established the first dessert menu options for an event space of 1000+ people, overseeing 5 cooksDesigned a purchase platform in order to track vendors, food cost, inventory, and budgetsNegotiated with vendors to cut food costs by 10%

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Raised revenue by 14% during Covid-19, by creating new flavors, implementing standards, and curbside window outletUtilized ways to incorporate excess dough by turning into cinnamon rolls or garlic knots with partnering restaurant groupSpearheaded research and development for a new chocolate brand to pair with the company

Chicago

Led the banquet team to success by raising sales with new dessert menus, specialty cake program, and interactive experiencesIncreased guest satisfaction by creating 3D chocolate amenities, showpieces, and an elaborate gingerbread elevatorCollaborated with Pastry Chef on new concepts for the hotel's fine and casual dining outlets

Chicago

Supported Pastry Chef in creating desserts, bread, amenities, & packaged treats for hotel's outlets, banquet events, and amenitiesComprise daily production lists as well as place weekly food orders through local vendors

Chicago

Train at-risk youth how to create an assortment of pastries and baked goods while also setting examples of how to maintain jobs and excel in the future.Responsible for managing FOH and BOH operations while also directly assisting the owner in coordinating and working large catering events and creating seasonal menu items.

Chicago

Responsibilities included producing scratch cake batters and buttercreams, baking off products, decorating cupcakes and cakes, training new employees, and assist in helping customers

L Art D Gateau, Cakes, Certification

Bachelors, Culinary Arts

Activities and Societies: Women's Tennis Team