Experience
Eurest, Compass Group, Santa Rosa, CA 2019-2020
Chef Manager-Multiple Units
Directly responsible for the production and oversight of multiple cafes for a medical device company. 600+ meals per day. Oversaw both FOH & BOH operations. 10 direct reports, managed schedules, balanced P&L weekly, ordering all supplies, weekly inventory, conducted weekly food safety inspections, cash handling, and team leadership.
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, CA 2018 –2019
Winery Chef
In coordination with the Sales & Events Manager, Tasting Room Manager, and Wine Makers, I directly oversaw the planning, development, & execution of gourmet meals that were specifically paired with Sonoma-Cutrer wines. Responsibilities: inventory and ordering for all food related items, management of front & back of house staff, menu creation, recipe development, and press coordination.
The Bohemian Grove, Monte Rio, CA 2014 – 2021
Head Chef
Assisted Executive Chef with ordering product, taking inventory, and menu development. Responsibilities: solely managed dessert operations, tending & stocking bar, daily wine selection, managing kitchen personnel, & oversaw daily kitchen closing procedures.
Education
The National University of Ireland – Galway
• Master of Science, Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, 2022
The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY
- Bachelor of Professional Studies, Applied Food Studies, 2021
- Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts, 2016
- -President, Student Government Association, 2017
- -Editor-in-Chief, La Papillote, 2015-2017
Military Service
US Navy, Petty Officer 3rd Class, 2007-2011
Awards & Certifications
- Outstanding Leader of a Student Organization, 2016
- Distinguished Service, Student Government, 2016 & 2017
- Rising Star Student Leader Award, 2015
- Letter of Commendation, Colonel Charotti USMC, Exercise Cobra Gold 2009
- EU Citizenship: Irish Passport holder
- AED & CPR Qualified EXP: 2021
- ServSafe Manager EXP: 2024