Ira Mittelman

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Little Rock, Arkansas 72206

501-***-****

forklittlerock@,gmail.com

Objectives: To lead a professional kitchen, preparing world class cuisine. To create, design and execute menus that dazzle customers and create a regular clientele. To purchase the freshest ingredients at the best prices to ensure profitability. To teach the staff the craft of cooking and to share my passion for food.

Sorrel River Resort and Soa

Moab Utah

Executive Chef and Consultant 4 star resort

2023

Ira’s Little Rock LLC

Little Rock, AR

Partner/ Chef - 2016 to 2022

Designed and created some of Arkansas best restaurants. Created menus and wine lists

Hired and trained staff

Worked with local farmers and purveyors to source ingredients. Aimed to create a memorable dining experience and build a regular customer base. Earned exceptional reviews in regional press and excellent customer reviews.

• https://arktimes.com/dining/dining-review/2018/09/27/iras-a-downtown-diamond-in-little-rock

• https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/post/122820/iras-restaurant-opens-up-downtown The Gibson Inn (https://www.gibsoninn.com/)

Apalachicola, FL

Restaurant Chef - 2012 to 2015

Responsible for hiring, training staff.

Create and execute menus and daily specials.

Write and perform tv and radio spots.

Purchasing and vendor management to ensure cost control Guest Service and Interaction

Event and Catering menu development

Anderson House Inn

Heber Springs, Arkansas

Executive Chef – April 2007 to 2012

Stevens Wood Resort and Spa

Little River, CA

Executive Chef - January 2006 to March 2007

Old Bay Cafe

Mountain View, Arkansas

Executive Chef - January 2003 to February 2007

La Garita Guest Ranch

Creede, Colorado

Executive Chef - April 2002 to November 2002

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