Clarence Jackson

Senior culinary professional with 15+ years of experience leading high-volume banquet, hotel, convention, and upscale dining operations. Proven ability to execute large-scale events, manage complex kitchen teams, maintain cost controls, and deliver consistent quality under pressure.

American Culinary

Federation–certified leader with Executive Chef examination approval, known for calm leadership, operational discipline, and professionalism.

Chef de Cuisine (Interim) - Aramark Sports & Entertainment — Pennsylvania Convention Center - Philadelphia, PA

(2025-11)

• Support high-volume culinary production for large-scale conventions and multi-day events
• Assist with banquet execution in a complex, multi-chef corporate operation
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards during peak production periods
• Provide steady leadership support within a matrixed organizational structure

Executive Banquet Chef - Renaissance Hotel - Philadelphia, PA

(2023-09 - 2025-01)

• Directed high-volume banquet operations for corporate, social, and convention events
• Collaborated with sales and event teams to execute customized menus and service plans
• Led and mentored culinary staff to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency
• Improved kitchen workflows to support large-scale service and guest satisfaction

Executive Chef - Sheraton Suites Hotel - Philadelphia, PA

(2019-02 - 2023-06)

• Led full kitchen operations including staffing, training, purchasing, and vendor relations
• Developed seasonal menus for restaurant dining, banquets, and catered events
• Managed food cost controls, inventory systems, and operational standards
• Ensured consistent compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations

Kitchen Supervisor - Urban Framers - Philadelphia, PA

(2016-02 - 2019-02)

Station Chef - Alma de Cuba - Philadelphia, PA

(2016-04 - 2019-02)

Chef de Tournant - Terrain Café - Glen Mills, PA

(2014-04 - 2016-04)

Line Cook - Radnor Hotel - Radnor, PA

(2012-06 - 2014-04)

Sous Chef - Concord Country Club - West Chester, PA

(2011-06 - 2012-09)

Kitchen Supervisor - DoubleTree by Hilton - Philadelphia, PA

(2010-06 - 2011-06)

Rounds Cook - Square 1682 - Philadelphia, PA

(2009-11 - 2010-06)

Grill Cook - Whitewash Country Club - Philadelphia, PA

(2007-06 - 2009-11)

Head Line Cook - Rouge - Philadelphia, PA

(2004-06 - 2007-06)

Line Cook - Circa Restaurant - Philadelphia, PA

(2003-06 - 2004-10)

Associate of Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts - The Art Institute of Philadelphia