Regional Partner

• Jan 2023 - Present

Chef & Partner

• Mar 2010 - Present

• F&B Consulting services specializing in fine dining and luxury properties. Provide concept development, menu development, kitchen design, and staff training. Private Chef services and fine dining catering • 2023 Private Yacht Contract (x3), Peacock Motor Yachts LLC, provided multi-course fine dining culinary experiences for yacht guests. Typically, 2-week charters with 2-10 guests and 5 crew. • 2023 Task Force Contract; Interim CDC, Marriott ATL/Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center: successfully rolled out new restaurant concept, administered daily operational SOPs, trained staff (20), stabilized food costs • 2021-’22 Elia-Simon Family, Private Chef Contract; provided full-time in-home chef services for a family of 4, managed household & social calendar, inventory, and anything else needed • 2019(x2) & 2020(x2) Sanctuary Estate, Huntsville, UT, Private Chef Contract; provided hospitality to support sales of luxe houses; Coordinate member events to generate non-core revenues, and promote brand building • 2018 The Stissing House Restaurant, Pine Plains, NY, Culinary Operations Consulting Contract; streamlined inventory and ordering systems, established SOP’s and station guides, implementing cross-training, improved kitchen efficiency and overall food quality Show less

Culinary Director & Partner

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2022

• Created meals for cohorts of eight high-net worth clients on week-long retreats, one to two per month, in Bali Indonesia, Millbrook, NY, Park City, UT, and Ojai, CA • Developed menus, prepared and served meals with local and sustainable foods, accommodating restrictions and preferences, while maintaining a meticulously sanitary workspace • Oversaw all aspects of food and beverage sourcing; Created a welcoming atmosphere that reinforced the atmosphere of personal growth through guided introspection Show less

Vegetable Production & Sales Manager

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

• Built a biodynamic startup vegetable farm and goat dairy that sold its goods throughout the state of New York and to many fine dining establishments in New York City • Managed every aspect of production of a wide range of vegetables from seed to sale, including field maintenance, harvesting, processing, and packaging • Acquired expertise in soil fertility and biodynamics through study and hands-on experience, utilizing the farm’s bounty to create non-core revenue streams by creating value-added, ready-to-eat products • Oversaw waste management and composting; Built strong relationships throughout the community, selling produce, cheese, and value-added goods at New York City and Westchester County farmers’ markets Show less

Front of House Manager

• Nov 2011 - Jan 2014

Conducted the recruitment and staffing for front of house and back of house operations. Organized and guided staff to adhere to standard operating procedures and company policy. Other duties included; constructing floor plans and supervising up to 30 staff members in the setup, meal service, disassembly and proper storage of dining room equipment. In maintaining stellar relationships with clients my primary focuses were safe and proper handling of all food items while setting the standard in food quality for small private dinner parties primarily in Manhattan, Greenwich, Ct, and the Hamptons. Other chef duties included cooking for large banquets, charity events, cocktail parties, and weddings. www.onthemarcevents.com Show less

Banquet Chef

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2013

Prep, prepare, and present multiple course meals for catered events. Crafting classic, modern, and innovative drinks with precision technique. Served casual to formal banquets, cocktail parties, and weddings. www.holbertscatering.com Prep, prepare, and present multiple course meals for catered events. Crafting classic, modern, and innovative drinks with precision technique. Served casual to formal banquets, cocktail parties, and weddings. www.holbertscatering.com

Recipe Testing & Development

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

Recipe Research and Development, Food Styling Troubleshooting and developing recipes prior to publication Creating artistic plates for photography Scaling recipes from professional measurements to consumer measurements www.ciachef.edu Recipe Research and Development, Food Styling Troubleshooting and developing recipes prior to publication Creating artistic plates for photography Scaling recipes from professional measurements to consumer measurements www.ciachef.edu