Chef

• Aug 2021 - Present

Per Diem Culinary Instructor

• Sep 2021 - Present

Culinary Consultant

• Feb 2021 - Present

Culinary Trainer

• Mar 2021 - Present

Head Chef

• Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

• Directs all culinary operations for a multi-site café & bakery, including recipe and menu development, food prep, and plating standards. • Collaborates cross-functionally with marketing and leadership to develop marketing and promotions strategies. Efforts resulted in a 40% increase in food sales across multiple site locations. • Spearheads company-wide cost & inventory management projects. Revised the POS system and adjusted production schedules to meet demand, resulting in thousands saved on inventory and food costs (via food waste reduction). • Leads a team of 20+ culinary staff and conducts routine onboardings and professional development trainings. Strengthened employee retention and increased internal promotion rates. Show less

General Manager / Lead Culinary Instructor

• Sep 2016 - Oct 2018

• Conducted qualitative research to identify untapped markets and opportunities. Developed project plans to introduce new programs and food products to refined target audiences. • Developed on-site programs to increase customer engagement and satisfaction, including supper clubs, family events, and children’s curriculum. • Launched partnerships with emerging brands (BOU) and established companies (The American Lamb Board) to create new income streams and increase customer engagement while utilizing existing staff, equipment, and space. • Hired & managed a team of 40+ culinary instructors and staff to host hundreds of patrons for public & private events. Show less

Assistant Resident Chef

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

• Oversaw food styling and packaging for a brand partnership between Sur La Table, Sandra Lee, and Mastercard. Food styling displayed on local and national television segments, including Fox News, Pix11, NY1, and Good Day New York. • Developed food menus and curriculums for more than 350+ public classes, including Healthy Vegetarian Meals, Thai Takeout at Home, and Indian Home Cooking. • Supervised culinary operations, including vendor management, food ordering, equipment maintenance, and sanitation procedures. • Managed a team of 25+ kitchen assistants and chef instructors. Scheduled staff hours and approved daily timesheets. Show less

Culinary Instructor

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

-Created new curriculum and instructed the new classes. -Taught standing curriculum to public and private classes -Culinary production for many guest chefs -Prepared and educated the public through food demos -Created new curriculum and instructed the new classes. -Taught standing curriculum to public and private classes -Culinary production for many guest chefs -Prepared and educated the public through food demos

Culinary Instructor

• 2013 - 2015

-Culinary Production for Public and Private Classes-Taught Private Cooking Events and Assisted in teaching public cooking classes-Created and prepared all hor d'oeuvres for public and private cooking classes

Lead Line Cook

• 2012 - 2013

- Invented and created new sandwiches and salads daily- Work directly with customers to create food and answer food related questions- Created blog posts promoting and demonstrating products

Pastry/ Garde Manger

• 2011 - 2013

-Responsible for weekend baked goods, Butchery and Garde Manger -Assisted in manage produce orders -Responsible for weekend baked goods, Butchery and Garde Manger -Assisted in manage produce orders