Owner, Operator at Rise Rentals

• Sep 2018 - Present

Executive Chef

• Dec 2014 - Present

An experienced Executive Chef with strong managerial skills and a desire to deliver an exceptional dining experience focusing on customer satisfaction, using the best and freshest ingredients available, increasing customer base and profitability.Overseeing the Sushi Bar and having the great pleasure to work with our Sushi Chef Yancy Knapp.Supervise our organic garden producing most of our baby lettuces, chards, kale for our special pesto, vegetables, all fresh herbs, citrus, flowers for garnishes as well as dinning room bouquets, making both restaurants true "Farm to table" venues.Specializing in local and exotic seafood, prime steaks and wild game.

Executive Chef, Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2014

Oversee day to day operations, creating menus, specials and wild game preparations. Implement recipe cards, presentation and plating techniques Hiring, training, scheduling and supervising of both back and front of the house staff. Budget development, P&L reading, cost analysis, purchasing and inventory. Implement Comstock Mining and the state of Nevada procedures, policies and state laws Manage special events, corporate functions, private parties and seminars on and off site for Comstock Mining, Lyon and Storey counties and the state of Nevada in Carson City.

Chef Proprietor and President of Chez Chakmool Presents Inc.

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2010

Supervised daily operations of the business with strong emphasis on food quality and service Acquired a full liquor license Very involved with the community and the Rotary Club Implemented and complied with all CA. laws Reviewed P&L statements with CPA Supervised daily operations of the business with strong emphasis on food quality and service Acquired a full liquor license Very involved with the community and the Rotary Club Implemented and complied with all CA. laws Reviewed P&L statements with CPA

Captain and Bartender On call

• Sep 2005 - Sep 2007

"Living the dream"!!! Very enthusiastic, highly energized and fun position with a catering company handling top notch events, fundraisers in museums, City Hall, private residences and wineries all over the Bay Area Had the great pleasure to wait on celebrities, very wealthy and influential clients and guests Also had the greatest opportunity to work along side Lucas Shoemaker who was able to create an unsurpassed quality of cuisine and impeccable service "Living the dream"!!! Very enthusiastic, highly energized and fun position with a catering company handling top notch events, fundraisers in museums, City Hall, private residences and wineries all over the Bay Area Had the great pleasure to wait on celebrities, very wealthy and influential clients and guests Also had the greatest opportunity to work along side Lucas Shoemaker who was able to create an unsurpassed quality of cuisine and impeccable service

Executive chef, Assistant G.M.

• Jul 1995 - Feb 2007

Started as Executive Chef and was later in charge of all club bookings for club and private events and promoted as Assistant G.M, overseeing day to day operations for both venues at the "CITY HOME" and "FAMILY FARM" in Woodside. Hiring, training, supervising and scheduling of all back and front of the house staff Learned how to deal with bargaining, local 2 union members Handled all members individual needs for private, theme events and shows for 2 different venues in downtown San Francisco and Woodside.