Assistant Manager of Research and Development team under James Beard award winning chef Christina Tosi.-Oversee research and development of new and reworked products involving: Recipe testing, development, and management from inception to large-scale production, sourcing and ordering of ingredients, ensuring cost and budgetary goals are met, maintaining organized tasting notes and creating tasting samples, creating nutritional information and documentation for new recipes/ingredients, and train production staff on new recipes.-Quality Assurance: Analyzing product shelf life, help troubleshoot product issues as they arise from a flavor and quality standpoint, maintaining spec sheets and sample logs from partner kitchens. -Scaleability and Growth: Assist in the continuous improvement of product quality and production efficiency, test new ingredients and products. -Assist with yearly menu change plan and process, helping with descriptions, assembly guides, production guides and overall logistics-Produce food orders for press team and oversee production for special events, photo shoots, and promotions as needed. Ensure product consistency and quality.-Work closely with regional commissary teams to provide support including designing new recipes according to site-specific ingredient availability and facility conditions-Manage a small team of assistants including workflow, schedule performance reviews, food safety procedures, hiring, training and discipline.-Maintenance and cleanliness of R&D kitchen space. Ensure space is DOH compliant at all times.

-Create instagrammable high end New American dishes and desserts based on the West Village market and local farm offerings. - Train staff of six on all preparation of menu components, standard operating procedures of kitchen, and plating.-Create comprehensive recipe binders and par sheets to facilitate ease of operation in my absence.

Consulting Pastry Chef for Delivery based Cookie business in Brooklyn, New York led by the Brooklyn Kolache team. -Produce recipes for a rotating menu of cookies and savory baked goods. -Create comprehensive recipe guides and standard operating procedures. -Train staff on production of recipes, ordering interfaces, and kitchen standard operating procedures. -Management of social media and food styling for press packets.