Johnny Carter

As a French classically trained executive pastry chef with over 20 years of culinary excellence, I bring a blend of traditional techniques and innovative artistry to the world of fine pastries. My extensive experience spans prestigious patisseries, five-star hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, where I have honed my skills in creating exquisite desserts that not only delight the palate but also visually captivate.

Executive Pastry Chef - American Cruise Lines

(2019-11)

• Creating fine dining desserts, pastries and breads for guests and crew
• Supervise and train staff, inventory, ordering, and menu development

Executive Pastry Chef - South Carolina Yacht Club - Hilton Head Island, SC

(2016-02 - 2019-10)

• Making and presenting fine dining a la carte desserts for restaurant, banquets, buffets and special events
• Making the last course for celebrity chef dinners (silver service)
• Making wedding cakes and a variety of gateaux for members and guests

Executive Pastry Chef - River Spirit Casino - Tulsa, OK

(2015-02 - 2016-01)

• Responsible for all pastry and baking items, producing a la carte pastries for restaurants, banquets and special events
• Supervise and train staff for bakery department, inventory, ordering, and menu development

Executive Pastry Chef - Winstar World Casino - Thackerville, OK

(2013-01 - 2015-01)

• Making European and America Pastries, Breads and Desserts
• Decorate customer cakes, tortes and tarts (Europeans and American style)
• Created showpieces for banquets and special events for restaurants and VIP events
• High volume operations

Unit Executive Pastry Chef - Baraza Resort and Spa - Zanzibar, Tanzania

(2012-02 - 2012-11)

• Made European desserts for buffet and restaurant menu
• Supervise staff in the main kitchen and bakery/pastry department
• Menu development for restaurants, buffets and banquets

Chief Pastry/Baker - Military Sealift Command Ship

(2003-11 - 2011-12)

• Create breakfast pastries, puff pastries, croissants, Danishes and sweet dough from scratch
• Upscale European pastries to include tarts, tortes, gateaux, petit fours, etc. platted desserts

Degree - Culinary Arts and Baking Management - Oklahoma State University