Manager High School

Daniel Pashin

Chef

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Experience

Chef de Cuisine at adara

May 2011 - August 2013 (2 years 4 months)

- Worked with chef/owner Tre Ghoshal in globally inspired, avant garde, fine dining restaurant which pushed

the envelope with modernist techniques.

- Recognized in many local publications including the New York Times, CBS, Grub Street, and more.

- Oversaw all kitchen operations, including recipe and menu development, recipe editing, ordering,

expediting, food costing, inventory, and sanitation.

- Maintained one of the area's cleanest kitchens.

- Wrote and edited for restaurant website, blog, email blasts, as well as marketing and public relations efforts.

- Part of opening staff from conception phase, construction, restaurant layout, staffing, and all kitchen

responsibilities.

Line Cook at Graffit

November 2010 - March 2011 (5 months)

- Worked under Chef Jesus Nunez at modern Spanish restaurant, known for implementing colorful and

traditional, creative dishes with molecular gastronomy influences.

- Part of original, opening staff. Ran tapas station, which started as a two person station, but turned into a one

person operation due to overall efficiency and drive.

- Responsible for all prep and daily maintenance of station, the busiest by almost double at the restaurant.

Averaged 120-180 covers, with a high volume of small plates coming off tapas menu.

- Individual From the Kitchen special outsold all other specials combined and stayed on the menu the longest.

Line Cook, Pastry Cook at August (NY)

January 2010 - November 2010 (11 months)

- Worked under acclaimed chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Terrance Gallivan, getting promoted from garde

manger to lone pastry cook to saute in a matter of months.

- Served as lone saute and pastry cook for majority of the time, cooking for brunch that averaged 120-180

covers, and dinner services averaging between 50-140 covers.

- Was responsible for daily prep, including sausage and pasta making, as well as continued maintenance and

cleanliness of all areas.

- As only pastry cook, accountable for all related tasks, in addition to savory items such as terrines, oysters,

and soups. Contributed to concepts in this area.

Line Cook, Intern at Gotham Bar and Grill

July 2009 - November 2009 (5 months)

- Worked under James Beard 'Best Chef NY' winning, NY Times 3 starred, and Michelin starred Alfred

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Portale. Started as intern and promoted to line cook after one week.

- Responsible for prep for grill and fish stations.

- Set up majority of plates and garnish for these stations during service averaging between 80-140 covers, and

double during Restaurant Week. Aided in cooking of fish as necessary.

- Assisted in dinner prep projects and daily maintenance of stocks and walk-ins.

Coach/Director of Personnel at New Jersey Cyclones AAU Basketball

April 2001 - July 2009 (8 years 4 months)

- Created and managed travel itinerary for nationwide trips involving over 20 people, dealing with numerous

contacts to secure arrangements to fit travel budget.

- Coordinated and implemented recruiting efforts regionally. Communicated extensively with the head coach

to evaluate prospects. Presented program to recruits and families.

- Conducted practices and assisted in game-day coaching. Installed and analyzed fundamentals of in-depth

motion offense, zone defenses, defensive tactics, and inbounds sets.

- Provided individual and group skill development and on-court instruction in offensive and defensive

fundamentals, as well as advanced techniques. Evaluated player performances and took effective corrective

action.

- Researched, evaluated, and reviewed opponents' strengths and weaknesses. Delivered valued input to the

head coach regarding game strategies, installing findings on game-days.

- Developed over 40 players in Division I student-athletes, with countless others continuing on to Division II

and III institutions. 3 players reached the NBA.

Apprentice at Casa Solar

December 2008 - June 2009 (7 months)

- Worked under Chef Nancy Rios, assisting in prepping dinner service at her modern Latin restaurant,

averaging 80-100 covers.

- Contributed to creating desserts, garde manger, as well as special events, while receiving one-on-one

instruction.

Lead Website Writer & Scout, Camp Coach at Metro Hoops Basketball

October 2006 - April 2008 (1 year 7 months)

- Main writer and lead scout for website, covering regional basketball events and supplying information on all

recent events, focusing on the state of New Jersey.

- Interviewed and created in-depth stories on little-known college prospects from the region for the Metro

Hoops website to bring them into focus of the public eye.

- Coordinated, planned, marketed, managed, and implemented strategies for the company basketball camps

and showcases, as well as recruited players to attend from 4th-12th grades throughout the Northeast.

- Leading contributor to development and implementation of online magazine, detailing player rankings, team

predictions, and feature articles for pre-season release.

Men's Basketball Intern at St. Peter's College

September 2005 - May 2006 (9 months)

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- Created comprehensive recruiting and contacts database using Microsoft Access software.

- Located and supplied coaching staff with information on recruits and opponents, aiding team in reaching

conference championship for first time in 11 years.

- Created, organized, and revamped administrative files electronically.

Office & Event Assistant at The Hoop Group

August 2000 - June 2002 (1 year 11 months)

- Managed large databases of players, coaches, past and prospective clients and contacts.

- Organized files, forms, and marketing/promotional resources.

- Produced event resources including promotional packets and media resources.

- Helped run events that included large volume crowds and activity, including Eastern and Pocono

Invitational, Tip-Off Classic, Battle of the Boardwalk, and Top 100 functions.

- Head coach at several Top 100 events, designed to showcase prospective recruits to colleges.

- Served as team manager for company's One World All-Stars team.

Skills & Expertise

Recipes

Cooking

Fine Dining

Restaurants

Cuisine

Pastry

Sanitation

Chef

Education

Institute of Culinary Education

Career Culinary Arts Program, 2009 - 2009

Seton Hall University

Business Management, Concentration in Sports Management, 2002 - 2006

Matawan Regional High School

1998 - 2002

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Chef

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