JASON EASTMAN

EXECUTIVE CHEF, FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

CONTACT

484-***-****

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Knightdale, NC 27545

PROFILE

Owner and operator of Wild Mojo food truck with over 20 years of culinary experience and hospitality management. Specializes in curating unique menus, culinary management, food safety, and training both chefs and directors.

SKILLS

Kitchen Management

Ordering & Purchasing

Strategic Planning

Menu Planning

Catering & Banquet

Hospitality

EXPERIENCE

Executive Chef, Owner and Operator, Wild Mojo Food Truck

Raleigh, NC – 2022- Present

Owns and operates Wild Mojo Food Truck, a wild game food truck. Sources wild game (elk, bison, wild boar, venison) from farms across the country, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices are being observed. Curates seasonal menu that highlights fresh local produce and local trends. Responsible for ensuring proper food handling procedures are followed.

Director of Hospitality, Harbor Chase

Wilmington, DE – 2019-2021

Oversaw the operations of five restaurants within the Senior Living Community. Responsible for curating menus with a farm to table feel while managing specific diets for residents. Traveled between locations to train other Directors. Consistently maintained a high standard of hospitality and dining experience within Harbor Chase.

Executive Chef, Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon

Kennett Square, PA – 2006 - 2018

Responsible for recipe creation, involving local and national trends while utilizing wild game and exotic foods. Maintained inventory with food cost average of 26-30%. Held a 100% Board of Health record for 11 years. Cost-evaluated 20 other businesses to price competitively.

Executive Banquet Chef, Delaware Park & White Clay Creek Club

Wilmington, DE – 2003-2006

Oversaw banquet operations at two different locations. Ordered food products and conducted meetings with staff. Served as executive chef, managed 40 staff members and four sous chefs. Supervised quality control, purchasing, vendor negotiations, and staff management.

EDUCATION

Johnson & Wales University

1999-2000

BS in Culinary Arts and Culinary Management

Johnson & Wales University

1997-1999

AA in Culinary Management

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

SERV Safe

Food Handler Certification

August 2023 – August 2028

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