Pastry Chef
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Worked on a variety of projects varying from cookbook development with Edward Lee, to writing opening menus, building pastry departments for local restaurants. Traveled to Washington, D.C. to assist in opening Shia with Edward Lee and Team.
Freelance, Travel - Consulting Pastry Chef - Freelance, Travel
(2023-01 - 2026-12)
Worked on a variety of projects varying from cookbook development with Edward Lee, to writing opening menus, building pastry departments for local restaurants. Traveled to Washington, D.C. to assist in opening Shia with Edward Lee and Team.
Executive Pastry Chef - Apiary Fine Catering & Events - Lexington, KY
(2021-01 - 2025-12)
Head of the department. Develop and execute products for in-house and off-site events including plated dinners, weddings, cocktail parties, tasting menus, tea service and an online takeaway store. Researched, developed, and managed the tea service program and staff.
Daily responsibilities include ordering, inventory, prep planning, managing & training, recipe/menu development for events, daily prep and working event service. Promoted to consulting research & development pastry chef in July 2023. Responsible for creation of all new pastry items and providing training for pastry cooks onsite for Pop-Up thematic restaurant Omage.
Opening Culinary Director - Tuk Tuk Snack Shop & The Snackeasy - Lexington, KY
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
Opening Culinary Director of James Beard Semi Finalist 2023, Sam Fore's, newest concept. Hiring, training and managing back and front of house staff. Developed and implemented recipes and systems for fast casual snack shop operations, upscale dining service, brunch service and catering. Responsible for all culinary admin, scheduling, ordering and over all management and daily implementation.
Head of Pastry - Hot Chocolate - Chicago, IL
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
Responsible for writing daily prep lists for the pastry team, inventory, ordering, organization and overall production such as preparing dessert menus, catering, custom/stadium orders, and private events. Restaurant closed due to COVID-19
Culinary Instructor - Mesa Kid's Cooking School - New Albany, IN
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
Taught weekly culinary classes to children ages 5-9 on basic kitchen skills, cooking & baking, sanitation, team building, history, math and science.
Pastry Chef - The 502 Bar & Bistro - Louisville, KY
(2016-01 - 2019-12)
Developed and executed dessert menu, pasta production and bread program as well as any additional prep chef tasks and production as needed. Conducted costing, ordering, and administrative tasks.
Associates Degree - Science of Baking & Pastry Arts - Sullivan University (2017-01)
