Skills:
Very well organized,(prepared) detail oriented,(menu consistency) quality driven Chef, with strong knife skills and over 15 years of professional kitchen experience. A team player and/or leader, who is able to multitask, problem solve, make decisions, and stay cool and controlled under pressure, along with a positive attitude, excellent time management and a commitment to customer service. Proficient in Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner service, along with Fine Dinning, Family Style, small or high volume Catering and Country Club Banquet Service. Competent working and training all stations, from the Grill/Flattop, to Pastas/Saut, Salads, Pizza and Deserts. Skilled at all prep, plate up, platters, food display, quality control, expediting, inventory, menu planning and all health and safety compliance. (current Food Handlers Certificate and Food Managers Safety Certificate) Influenced by Northern and Southern Italian cuisine, BBQ, (smokers) Cajun/Caribbean, French, Spanish, and California cuisine. Raised in the Alice Waters way, by using the best fresh, local suppliers whenever possible, and believes in the Thomas Keller way in the kitchen, by always being organized and prepared. As a former Chef/Owner of a small restaurant, brings a unique understanding of the day to day operations, or the "nuts and bolts", of running a successful kitchen. With my experience and a passion for the food we make and eat, I look forward to hanging my hat somewhere for the next few years in a professional kitchen, with other creative and talented people.