Jesi Graffagnino
Executive Sous Chef
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About
Hello my name is Jesi Graffagnino. I have been a chef in the Charlotte and Belmont area for quite a long time. I am currently obtaining a master's degree in Food Safety. I am trying to get more community experience and change of pace while I get my degree. I have enjoyed being a chef but my end goal is to work for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture where I can use my knowledge and experience to audit farms and other outdoor area businesses.
Experience
Executive Sous Chef at Drift on Lake Wylie (2024-04 – Present)
Duties include
- Managing/hiring staff
- COGS, Inventory, and holiday/event ordering
- Wine dinners, special events, and restaurant week lead directing sous chefs and other staff
Chef de Cuisine at The Retreat at Ridgeway (2022-02 – 2024-03)
Duties include
- Responsible for line set up and dish creations on weekly menu
- Product ordering, management of line workers, and sanitation
Sous Chef at Bonterra dining and wine room (2014-10 – 2021-01)
Duties include
- Product ordering and scheduling of line cooks
- Menu production and line work
Education
Bachelor of Science in Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship – Johnson and Wales University (2024-05)
M.S. in Food Safety – Johnson and Wales University (2028-05)
