Nutritional Science: Strong adherence to principles of nutritional psychiatry, focused on incorporating unprocessed, whole foods rich in antioxidants, amino acids, Omega-3s, and essential micronutrients into menus to support both physical and mental health.Culinary Creativity & Menu Planning: Skilled in creating gourmet meals with meticulous attention to detail, utilizing a large repertoire of global cuisines and adhering to farm-to-table principles. Custom menus and meal plans tailored to individual preferences, health concerns, and dietary restrictions.Kitchen Management: Demonstrated success in managing kitchen teams, implementing cost-saving measures, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.Budget Management: Experienced in managing budgets for grocery shopping and sourcing high-quality ingredients while ensuring cost-effectiveness.Vendor Coordination: Collaborative approach in working with event planners and hired vendors for private functions to ensure back-of-house operations.Hospitality Excellence: Dedication to providing outstanding hospitality, remaining calm under pressure, and delivering exceptional food and beverage service for daily meals and events.Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities demonstrated through non-violent communication, effective kitchen organization, inventory management, and daily run-sheets.

* Oversaw menu design, procurement and conversion of food and consumable orders * Coordinated high-volume meal production for ≤1,800 personnel.* Spearheaded client audit improvements, resulting in the highest satisfaction score achieved in 18 months * Developed SOPs to standardize production, reduce stock waste, improve OHS compliance, and increase employee productivity

Proprietor / Chef* Private Catering: tailored menus, live cooking, and food service (60pax).* Food Consulting: menu creation, product development, business expansion* Corporate Planning: décor, entertainment, caterers, service staff, etc. (300pax)* Menu development, pricing, and optimization* Restaurant expansion plans, kitchen design, staff training, licensing * Recipe R&D, product development, supply chain managementF&B Event Manager* Overall planning and execution of luxury destination weddings with budgets up to USD $4,000,000* F&B coordination before events and execution during events* Responsible for client & vendor relations* Oversaw VIP services (talent booking, rider contracts, imported goods procurement, etc.)

* Execution of catering events, live cooking, recipe development, and staff management* Customer relations, event coordination, and brand marketing

Founded an artisanal gourmet granola company that supplied food products to local cafes and businesses. Was responsible for all marketing, sales, and production.

* Redesign of menu with focus on optimizing food costs and up-selling banquet options* Increased alcohol sales by streamlining bulk orders directly with distributors * Responsible for marketing and re-branding of company* Coordination and management of daily operations, functions and catering events

* Coordination and execution of all private catering events* Management of customer relations and company employees* Ingredient provisioning, stock rotation, inventory management* Maintained high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food safety

* Worked the front meat counter, averaging 40-45 daily sales to customers* Prepared 15 meat products and learnt rudimentary butchery skills

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