Scott Tomblin
Professional Chef with 20 years of kitchen experience
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PlacervilleMember since September 28, 2026
Creative menu planning and banquet organizingInventory and product order managementFine knife skillsKnowledgeable on a variety of cuisines, styles, and techniquesKitchen management and team leadership
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Creative menu planning and banquet organizingInventory and product order managementFine knife skillsKnowledgeable on a variety of cuisines, styles, and techniquesKitchen management and team leadership
About
Professional Chef with 20 years of kitchen experience. Highly motivated to bring out the best in myself and others around me throughout each service while maintaining a fun, creative and collaborative environment and ensuring the guest has a meal in which they will enjoy the last bite as much as they did the first.
Experience
Head Chef at Starfield Vineyards (2026-05 – 2026-09)
- Launched an authentic Roman-style pizza program, directing product development and execution
- Designed the kitchen layout and workflow to maximize line efficiency and speed of service
- Created scratch recipes focused on local sourcing, hyper-seasonality, and market availability
- Led BOH recruitment and training, building a high-performing and cohesive kitchen team
- Managed food costs and inventory control, maintaining strict adherence to budget targets
- Engaged directly with guests to ensure exceptional satisfaction and a welcoming ambiance
- Oversaw all ordering and supply logistics, flawlessly balancing seasonal high-volume fluctuations
- Developed technical SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for pizza oven sanitation, training the back-of-house team on specialized deep-cleaning techniques and safety schedules
Head Chef at Smith Flat House (2010-01 – 2026-12)
Formerly an award winning head chef at a fine dining establishment in Placerville, CA.
- Oversaw and set standards for all food preparation and production, ensuring all food safety protocols are followed
- Created seasonal menus, holiday menus, daily specials, and wine pairings
- Interviewed, hired, and trained all BOH employees
- Worked closely with vendors and management team to ensure a finely catered and memorable guest experience
Shift Manager at Round Table Pizza (2005-01 – 2011-12)
- Supervised team members ensure a smooth operation during peak and non-peak times
- Performed inventory, weekly and monthly sales reports, and handled cash regularly, including cash deposits
- Performed equipment maintenance, including cleaning and dismantling belt style ovens
Pizza Chef at Nugget Market (2006-01 – 2007-12)
- Learned scratch kitchen principles and performed prep daily
- Gained multi-tasking abilities due to single-handedly running the pizza station, tending the oven while simultaneously attending to the guests
Education
GED – Independence High School
