Rochelle Leung

Hospitality and events professional with more than 10 years' experience across luxury dining. Michelin-starred restaurants, restaurant management, executive support in Vancouver and London. Developed the large function program at Gordon Ramsay Steak and coordinate events for 10-150 guests, including wedding receptions, corporate and business dinners, Christmas functions celebrations and VIP events, Experienced in client communication, budgeting and pricing, custom food and beverage menus, floor plans, service logistics, cross-department coordination, and on-site execution.

Shift Manager - GORDON RAMSEY AT RIVER ROCK RESORT - Richmond, BC

(2025-01)

• Developed and implemented the restaurant's large-function and private dining program, establishing event offerings planning processes, menus, service standards, and operating procedures for group bookings.
• Plan events for 10- 150 guests including wedding receptions, corporate and business dinners, Christmas functions, celebrations, and VIP events with hands-on involvement from inquiry to completion
• Managing client requirements, budget, pricing, minimum spends, timelines, floorplans, staffing, service flow, and event logistics while balancing functions with regular restaurant operations
• Create customized multi-course and family style menus, hor d'oeuvres selections, limited beverage menus, and wine offerings in collaboration with culinary and event leaders
• Serve as a center point of contact for guests and coordinate event details across culinary, beverage, host, service and management teams
• Over-see onsite execution, monitor timing, food and beverage service, guest experience, and real-time adjustments to deliver seamless functions
• Lead daily front of house operations, labor deployment, pre-shift communication, staff coaching, VIP service, and guest recovery in a high volume, luxury steakhouse

Junior Sommelier/Head Waiter - ALEX DILLING AT HOTEL CAFÉ ROYAL - London, England

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Coordinated precise communication among culinary, sommelier and service teams while leading sections in a two Michelin star tasting menu restaurant
• Delivered highly personalized guest experiences, professional wine service and non-alcoholic pairings with close attention to timing and detail.

Server - LYLE'S - London, England

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Delivered refined high-volume service while presenting seasonal menus, ingredients sourcing and wine pairings for international clientele
• Strengthen premium sales through thoughtful recommendations and clear, confident guest communication

Executive Assistant to CEO - MAGNUM PROJECTS LTD. - Vancouver, BC

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Managed executive schedules, meetings, and business correspondence and completing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Assisted with project management and administrative operations.

Server - TABLEAU BAR BISTRO - Vancouver, BC

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Delivered fine dining service in one of Canada's Top 100 restaurants, building lasting guest relationships, and supported with training and mentoring new team members.

Pastry Chef de Partie - BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR - Vancouver, BC

(2017-01 - 2020-12)

• Executed pastry production for large-scale catering events and luxury functions while maintaining quality, timing, and presentation standards.
• Contributed to menu development and coordinated production requirements within a high-volume kitchen.

Pastry Chef de Partie - THIERRY CHOCOLATRIE PATISSERIE - Vancouver, BC

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Supervised pastry production and daily operations, inventory, quality control and training for a team of up to 10 employees.