Patsy Bentivegna
Executive Pastry Chef at The Lodge at Torrey Pines- Claim this Profile
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MICHAEL GUERRIERI
Patsy is the bomb! In a storm of people who call themselves "creative caterer's and chef's", Patsy stands out! She always steps up with proprietary recipes that excite the clients we are trying to entertain; she turns a traditional catered evening into a memorable event. We get specific thank you notes that refer to her staff and the food she presents every time we entertain business clientele. That alone makes her a critical part of our business team! This is a no-brainer....hire her.
Craig A. Nadborne
Patsy is a talented baker who also possess a strong business acumen. She is an excellent communicator and is wonderful with people. Her strong people skills and top notch baking and cooking skills are complementary as she interacts with both customers and bakery personnel. She is a pleasure to working with and would also be a wonderful person to head up a kitchen or bakery.
MICHAEL GUERRIERI
Patsy is the bomb! In a storm of people who call themselves "creative caterer's and chef's", Patsy stands out! She always steps up with proprietary recipes that excite the clients we are trying to entertain; she turns a traditional catered evening into a memorable event. We get specific thank you notes that refer to her staff and the food she presents every time we entertain business clientele. That alone makes her a critical part of our business team! This is a no-brainer....hire her.
Craig A. Nadborne
Patsy is a talented baker who also possess a strong business acumen. She is an excellent communicator and is wonderful with people. Her strong people skills and top notch baking and cooking skills are complementary as she interacts with both customers and bakery personnel. She is a pleasure to working with and would also be a wonderful person to head up a kitchen or bakery.
MICHAEL GUERRIERI
Patsy is the bomb! In a storm of people who call themselves "creative caterer's and chef's", Patsy stands out! She always steps up with proprietary recipes that excite the clients we are trying to entertain; she turns a traditional catered evening into a memorable event. We get specific thank you notes that refer to her staff and the food she presents every time we entertain business clientele. That alone makes her a critical part of our business team! This is a no-brainer....hire her.
Craig A. Nadborne
Patsy is a talented baker who also possess a strong business acumen. She is an excellent communicator and is wonderful with people. Her strong people skills and top notch baking and cooking skills are complementary as she interacts with both customers and bakery personnel. She is a pleasure to working with and would also be a wonderful person to head up a kitchen or bakery.
MICHAEL GUERRIERI
Patsy is the bomb! In a storm of people who call themselves "creative caterer's and chef's", Patsy stands out! She always steps up with proprietary recipes that excite the clients we are trying to entertain; she turns a traditional catered evening into a memorable event. We get specific thank you notes that refer to her staff and the food she presents every time we entertain business clientele. That alone makes her a critical part of our business team! This is a no-brainer....hire her.
Craig A. Nadborne
Patsy is a talented baker who also possess a strong business acumen. She is an excellent communicator and is wonderful with people. Her strong people skills and top notch baking and cooking skills are complementary as she interacts with both customers and bakery personnel. She is a pleasure to working with and would also be a wonderful person to head up a kitchen or bakery.
Experience
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Pastry Chef
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Delamar Hotels
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Pastry Chef
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May 2021 - Apr 2022
Provides leadership for hiring, scheduling, training, and staff development. Developed dessert menu and baked goods for the hotel's new Artisan Restaurant, their bistro cafe, and hotel banquets. Developed Pastry Department recipes and procedural manual. Designs and develops dessert plating and platters/displays for restaurant service and banquets. Responsible for production schedule in accordance with the needs of the hotel's restaurants and banquets. Responsible for pastry department's procurement of products and equipment, labor control, budgeting, and inventory control. Show less
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Culinary Instructor April 2018 – Present (On-going T
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Apr 2016 - Sep 2021
• Conducted cooking classes for adults and children in a variety of sweet and savory cuisines, including camps for in-person classes and remotely. • Developed course curriculum including recipes and the procurement of ingredients and equipment. • Conducted cooking classes for adults and children in a variety of sweet and savory cuisines, including camps for in-person classes and remotely. • Developed course curriculum including recipes and the procurement of ingredients and equipment.
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Someone's in the Kitchen (SITK)
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Events Services
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Lead Onsite Event Kitchen Mgr/Executive Pastry Chef/Retail Product Development Chef
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2021
As the Onsite Event Kitchen Manager • Provided leadership/execution of catering events for 50 – 2000 guests; weddings, bar mitzvahs, corporate events. • Created menu/recipe designs, supervision/hiring/training of 5 to 30 event chefs including purchasing, site evaluations and budget. As the Executive Pastry Chef • Provided Pastry Department leadership including recipe development, production procedures, hiring/training, supervision including ingredient and equipment sourcing. As the Retail Product Development Chef • Engaged in the development and launching of new health- driven consumer products for keto/diabetic/low-carb dietary retail market. • Responsible for product recipe development, production procedures, nutritional analysis labeling, and packaging. • Designed the product presentation of print photos for social media and website content. • Created Social Media Campaigns to grow and maintain followers via popular social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Show less
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Owner, Culinary Instructor and Catering Services June 2015 – October 2018
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Jun 2015 - Oct 2018
• Launched cooking school and catering services business. • Conducted In-person cooking classes in a variety of sweet and savory cuisines for adults and children, including camps. • Developed class curriculum including recipes and the procurement of ingredients and equipment. • Executed catering events and team building cooking events. • Responsible for on-going sales/marketing materials (flyers/ads),website/social media content and sites. Show less
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Sur La Table
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Cooking Instructor June 2015 – August 2017
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
• Conducted hands-on cooking classes in a variety of sweet and savory cuisines for adults and children, including cooking camps. • Participated in catering and team building cooking events. • Provided product promotion and sales assistance in a retail environment. • Conducted hands-on cooking classes in a variety of sweet and savory cuisines for adults and children, including cooking camps. • Participated in catering and team building cooking events. • Provided product promotion and sales assistance in a retail environment.
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Pastry Management Consultant and Onsite Event Chef
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
• Designed and developed recipes of upscale desserts for a variety of catering events. • As Onsite Event Chef created elaborate buffet displays and plated elegant multi-course meals for high volume events, weddings, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and special occasions. • Improved operations by streamlining Pastry Department’s procedures, including updating department recipe book. • Created and implemented Pastry Department procedures/production schedule for high volume catering events. • Supervised, recruited and trained new pastry team. Show less
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Executive Chef / Program Director (Non-Profit Event Company)
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
As the Executive Chef • Responsible for the management of two kitchens; (1) 46 ft. commercial mobile food facility and (1) 1000 sq. ft. commissary kitchen. • Developed /executed all business start-up responsibilities, including kitchen layout and design. Procurement of kitchen and event equipment, small wares and tabletop wares. • Provided leadership to execute all events including menu/recipe design, purchasing, event planning, logistics, event site evaluations and budget. • Supervised/trained all Volunteers (50 active/150 total) for food prep in commissary kitchen, mobile food facility and off-site event activities. As the Non-Profit Program Director • Developed non-profit event company’s infrastructure: policies, procedures, volunteer communication documents, event collateral materials. • Developed and executed Volunteer Program Orientation and conducted San Diego County Food Handler’s Course. Show less
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Catering Chef Owner/Culinary School Director and Cooking Instructo
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May 2010 - May 2013
As the Catering Chef Owner • Provided catering services and team building cooking events. • Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends. • Developed sales/marketing materials (flyers/ads)/, website and social media content and site management. • Created executed sales proposals and presentation decks. As the Culinary School Director and Cooking Instructor • Acted as Director and Lead Cooking Instructor for the Cooking Skills Academy, Chicago, IL. Launched the cooking school, developed course curriculum including class recipes with an emphasizes on healthy cuisine. • Responsible for the procurement of ingredients and equipment needed for classes. • Designed Cooking School Academy’s marketing materials, brochures and flyers. • Implemented and managed School’s cooking class calendar software program. • Conducted cooking classes in a variety of sweet and savory cuisines for adults and children, including camps and corporate team building events at several cooking schools in the Chicago, IL area. • Featured as Demonstration Chef at Taste of Chicago, July 2011. Conducted weekly cooking demonstrations at Macy’s, Flagship Store, Chicago, IL from October 2010 to March 2012. • Design and developed retail dessert products for Flirty Cupcakes, Chicago, IL including recipes. Production procedures and supervised chefs to execute high volume production. Show less
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PGA TOUR
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Tournament Business Affairs Coordinator, On-Air Chef/Food Articles & Videos
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Jan 2003 - Apr 2010
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