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Mark Carpenter Mba Cec

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Executive chef and restaurateur with experience in fine dining and catering.
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Location
Port Arthur, Texas, United States, US
Languages
  • English -
  • Spanish -
Skills
  • Cooking
  • Cuisine
  • Menu Development
  • Fine Dining
  • Catering
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Mark Carpenter Mba Cec is a seasoned executive chef and restaurateur with extensive experience in fine dining, catering, and restaurant management. He has worked in various high-end establishments, including Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Loews Anatole, and has developed a strong background in menu development, food safety, and public speaking. With a Master of Business Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word, Mark has a solid understanding of business principles and can effectively manage restaurants and catering operations. Mark's skills include cooking, cuisine, menu development, fine dining, catering, restaurant management, food safety, recipes, gourmet, public speaking, and event planning.

Experience

  • Security Industry Specialists
    • Technical Support Analyst

  • Security Industry Specialists
    • Technical Support Analyst
      • Jan 2015 - Present

  • MDC Construction
    • Construction Project Manager
      • Feb 2012 - 2017

  • My Own Personal Chef
    • Corpus Christi, Texas
    • Director
      • Oct 2011 - Jan 2013
      • Corpus Christi, Texas

      Operated ChefMarks restaurant at the corner of Ayers and Santa Fe in Corpus Christi, Texas

  • Del Mar College
    • Corpus Christi, Texas Area
    • Executive Chef/ Director Culinary Arts Program
      • Oct 1996 - Oct 2010
      • Corpus Christi, Texas Area

      All aspects of directing, coordinating and operations of an ACF & SACS accredited Culinary Arts Program. Developed and Implemented new programs including, curriculum, hiring staff, scheduling classes, advising students, and extensive interaction with the local community and National organizations. Developed a Program to teach a GMO-AFP "C" school for the United States Navy, 3rd in the nation for 2 five year contracts

  • MyChef Catering Productions
    • Winn Lodge King Ranch, Catholic retreat center CC
    • Executive Chef/Partner
      • 1999 - 2008
      • Winn Lodge King Ranch, Catholic retreat center CC

      Private Chef for Charlie & Patsy Winn, serving family, friends, quests, and dignitaries to include President Bush #41, James Baker, Admirals, Generals, to numerous and confidential to name. Winn Family was my primary client for over three years.Prepared meals for Walk To Emmaus, Journey to Damascus, Chrysalis, groups both men and woman for many years.

  • ChefMark Catering
    • Corpus Christi, Texas Area
    • Executive Chef/Proprietor
      • 1997 - 1999
      • Corpus Christi, Texas Area

      Private on site exclusive catering

  • Valenari's Gourmet Italian Restaurant and Art Gallery
    • Rockport, Texas
    • General Manager/Executive Chef
      • 1995 - 1998
      • Rockport, Texas

      Gourmet Italian Cuisine in an intimate setting (64 seat) Live music, Fine Art by local artists

  • Oklahoma City Century Center Sheraton/ Medallion Hotel
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
    • Executive Chef
      • Aug 1992 - Jun 1995
      • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

      400 room hotel with 4.8 mil in F&B sales. Oversaw complete renovation of Fine Dining, Café, and Banquet facility. Operated full service employee cafeteria, and in house Bakery

  • Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
    • Tucson, Arizona Area
    • Executive Chef de Cuisine
      • Apr 1991 - Aug 1992
      • Tucson, Arizona Area

      5 star 5 Diamond resort, directed culinary operations in the exclusive Ventana Room. Awarded Best Chef in Tucson

  • Loews Anatole
    • Dallas
    • Sous Chef Main Kitchen/ Le Entrecotte
      • 1988 - 1991
      • Dallas

      Operated 4.5 mil kitchen with 200+ staff in 1700 room Hotel with an annual 55 mil in food and beverage sales. Fine tuned Saucier skills with Michele Platz for over 2 years doing monthly wine dinners with Vintners such as Mondavi. Prepared Julia Childs 80th birthday celebration.

Education

  • 2007 - 2008
    University of the Incarnate Word
    Masters of Business Administration, Business
  • 2005 - 2007
    University of the Incarnate Word
    Bachelors of Applied Arts & Sciences, Business/ Human Resources
  • 1996 - 2000
    Del Mar College
    Associates of Applied Arts & Sciences, Culinary Arts

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