Self-motivated individual With leadership experience, and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues; innate ability to interact effectively with people of various cultures, background and succeed in high-pressure challenging and deadline-driven environments. Seeking to bring strong supervisory food prep and organization skills to the table with a respected organization that values hard work commitment and vision. I also won best black owned restaurant of the year 2023. I’ve been featured on KCal 9 news as well as Tia Monry’s show Quick Fix
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
1010 wine and events - Inglewood, CA
November 2021 to Present
I am responsible for KITCHEN’s needs that includes food, ordering scheduling, prepping, and dinner service.
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
CulinArt Group - Los Angeles, CA
August 2018 to November 2021
I work hand on with my staff and the venders to make sure food is properly made and distributed. I also plan the menu week to week to insure healthy and good options weekly.
Line cook
SLS Hotel - Beverly Hills, CA
April 2013 to August 2018
Started out as a seasonal and worked my way up up to being a line cook, them to a lead. I’m a very hard working person self motivated person who is ready and willing to to whatever’s needed for tha team to win.
Lead Line Cook/Supervisor
Cedar Sinai Hospital - Beverly Hills, CA
2009 to 2011
Dietary Tech
Provided daily food services operations and provided nutritional programs and planned and prepare nutritionally balanced meals.
Provided guidance on healthy and menu planning.
Monitored and documented the nutritional status and needs of patients.
Banquet Cook
Omni Hotel - Los Angeles, CA
2007 to 2009
Assisted the head chef and catering director while catering to large parties.
Completed kitchen prep list and following protocol, setting up and breaking down banquet stations, including cleaning and food storage procedures after service.
Maintained a positive attitude while serving the public for long hours with minimal breaks throughout the entire service.
Education
Culinary degree in Culinary arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena - Pasadena, CA
July 2006 to October 2008