Experienced Executive Chef | Skilled Menu Innovator
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Dynamic Executive Chef with over 15 years of diverse chef/catering experience, including leading high-performing culinary teams. Specializes in contemporary American and fusion cuisines. Innovative menu developer; Skilled in cost management and operational proficiency across multiple service lines; Culinary educator and nutrition coach.
Executive Chef and Founder - Chef Kenny Catering - New York, NY
(2007-01)
Created and implemented farm-to-table southern fusion menu, fueling a 25% uptick in customer satisfaction within half a year. Increased revenues by optimizing the quarterly review process and expanding event management and catering service lines. Led a diverse team of culinary professionals, ensuring the consistent delivery of top-quality dishes and service to meet the exacting standards of discerning clientele.
Extern - 5 Ninth Restaurant
(2007 - 2007)
Catering Chef - Living Social.com
(2010 - 2012)
Chef Consultant / Instructor - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health - New York, NY
(2018-04 - 2018-09)
Served as teacher consultant delivering culinary instruction and developing culinary techniques in students. Proficient in evaluating student performance through various assessment methods and maintaining an interactive learning environment. Developed a skilled based training curriculum that incorporated industry trends. Dedicated to ensuring training sessions adhere to principles of food safety and sanitation.
Nutrition Consultant - EmblemHealth - New York, NY
(2016-06 - 2018-05)
Established a community focused health training program focused on helping clients achieve their nutrition goals and manage their health. Developed client meal plans in alignment with dietary needs and health goals. Organized neighborhood health fairs which included public educational modules empowering individuals to make informed dietary decisions.
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts - The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (2008 - 2009)
Associates - Restaurant Occupational - The Art Institute of New York (2006 - 2007)
Certified Mixologist Certificate - ABC Bartending School NYC (2004 - 2005)
