Executive Chef

DEREK HEALY

NORTHRIDGE, CA ********@*****.***

818-***-**** INSTAGRAM: @PRIVATECHEFDEREK

SUMMARY James Beard award-winning professionally trained chef with over 25 years of experience in private homes,

restaurants, hotels and private clubs. Excels at planning complex menus in a variety of culinary styles regularly

incorporating last-minute requests and changes seamlessly. Discreet and poised with exceptional attention to detail

and a profound love for the culinary arts

EXPERIENCE UHNW PRINCIPAL PRIVATE RESIDENCE, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 2015 NOV 2018

PERSONAL CHEF

SPECIALTIES

Create five-course, formal and casual dining experiences for 2-25 guests, maintain kitchen appliances,

Mediterranean

pantry and uphold strict cleanliness standards

Paleo

Incorporate organic farm to fork ingredients into meals, cultivated relationships with local markets and

Pacific Rim

specialty vendors to ensure dishes are of the highest quality

Organic Farm to Fork

Craft customized menus for 100 - 150+ guests for holidays and other special events

French

Italian Set up and manage kitchens for homes in Redondo Beach, Aspen and Luxury Houseboat at Lake Powell

Pescatarian Implement and organized inventory program for expansive wine cellar

Vegetarian

Vegan

UHNW PRINCIPAL PRIVATE RESIDENCE, BEL AIR, CA 2014 2015

Kosher

PERSONAL CHEF

Gluten Free

Macrobiotic Prepared all daily meals for family and guests, taking specific needs and requests

Created and maintained folder of dishes and recipes to ensure dining options were diverse and accessible

AWARDS

Organized formal events for up to 100 high-profile guests while offering extensive food options

WINNER

Travelled year-round with employer to manage kitchens at La Quinta and Malibu Colony residences

1st Place

LA Western Food Show

Competition AUTRY MUSEUM/LA ZOO BOTANICAL GARDENS, LOS ANGELES, CA 2011 2014

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE CHEF

COMMENDATION

Spearheaded culinary operations, oversaw dining options for 800,000+ yearly attendees

City of Los Angeles

Prepared all menus for cafes, bistros and several food service outlets

OUTSTANDING Navigated month-long process of preparing annual gala dinner for 850 high-profile guests

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

James Beard House CITY CLUB ON BUNKER HILL, CLUBCORP, LOS ANGELES, CA 1994 2011

EXECUTIVE CHEF

EDUCATION AND

Responsible for all menus and managed food preparation for exclusive private dining club with 1,600

CERTIFICATIONS

members, developing memorable dining experiences for high-profile guests including Vice President Al

BACHELORS DEGREE

Gore and Muhammad Ali

Culinary Arts

Coordinated American Express/James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour with Chef Michael Lomonaco

Dublin College of

Catering & Hotel Chef of the Year, Club Corp 1997

Management

Hosted Food and Wine cruises to the Mediterranean, Mexico, Ireland and England

CORPORATE

CAF MORPHEUS, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 1993

CHEF PROGRAM

EXECUTIVE CHEF

(CLUBCORP)

Culinary Institute

SANS SOUCI/STOUFFERS HOTELS, CLEVELAND, OH 1992 1993

of America

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF TO EXECUTIVE CHEF CLAUDE RODIER

CERTIFICATE

THE 21 CLUB, NEW YORK, NY 1990 1992

City and Guilds

SOUS CHEF/SAUCIER TO CELEBRITY EXECUTIVE CHEF MICHAEL LOMONACO

of London

Royal Charter

CERTIFICATE

ServSafe

Food Handler

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