Private Chef North America

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled Private Chef with extensive experience in private residences, Michelin and 5-star restaurants, and luxury resorts across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Adept at crafting exquisite meals for intimate family dining and grand gala events. Passionate about delivering high-quality, customized culinary experiences while adhering to dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, raw, Kosher, and allergy- conscious meals. Well-versed in privacy, discretion, and high-profile household operations CORE COMPETENCIES

• Expertise in fine dining, menu development, and International cuisine

• Specialized knowledge of healthy, organic, vegetarian, vegan, raw, and Kosher meal preparation

• Skilled in managing private and social dining events with professionalism and grace

• Strong understanding of security, confidentiality, and private household protocols

• Experienced in estate and kitchen management, budgeting, and inventory control

• Certified in HACCP sanitation standards and International food safety regulations NOTE

For the last 4 seasons, I have been traveling to the Caribbean after each summer Hamptons assignment to the Dominican Republic, where my wife is from, and where we have owned a home in Santo Domingo for 12 years. There, I worked freelance at some of the country's premier golf resorts to cater to Americans who were vacationing on the island. We have sold the house, and I am seeking full-time, year-round employment. I am presently working at a great restaurant run by my friend, who understands that I'm working to hone my cooking skills and learn many new recipes. It is understood that I will only work until I secure my next private chef position.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Chef Le Cafe Louis Vuitton Cafe, NYC October 2024 to Present

• Prepare primary menu items under Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Bellanca

• Oversee daily employee meals while ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations LEONARD (Michael) THOMPSON

New York, USA 10040 646-***-**** ******.****@*****.***

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. Private Chef Assignments - NYC & Hamptons

Full-Time Private Chef Marvin Schein & Amanda Lochowicz, Glen Cove, & Southampton, NY. April 2024 - October 2024

• Provided tailored meal service in multiple residences each week

• Designed specialized menus for Mr. Schein’s gourmet preferences and Ms. Lochowicz’s raw vegan diet

• Handled all grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen maintenance Seasonal Private Chef Steven & Shelly Einhorn Family Sagaponack, NY. May 2023 - September 2023

• Prepared three customized meals daily for a highly private family of ten

• Managed all grocery shopping and household food inventory Seasonal Private Chef Andrew Zarro & Lois Robbins Zarro Water Mill, NY. May 2022 - September 2022

• Catered nightly gatherings ( 20 - 25 guests) celebrating the completion of their new luxury Hamptons estate

• Designed and executed a diverse menu for frequent high-profile guests Seasonal Private Chef Curt Kramer Family Bridgehampton, NY. May 2021 - September 2021

• Established a new kitchen and developed a nutritional meal program for a family of ten

• Supervised a service staff of four and handled all maintenance-related communications Full-Time Private Chef Jeffery Cole Family NYC & Water Mill, NY. June 2017 - February 2012

• Provided daily culinary services across five residences in NYC and the Hamptons

• Managed meal planning for large weekend gatherings ( 20+ guests during the summer season

• Oversaw special events including Jewish holidays, Thanksgiving, birthdays, and anniversaries Full-Time Private Chef /Estate Manager Marcia Riklis NYC & Southampton, NY. August 2016 - May 2017

• Provided private chef services in NYC and the Hamptons, including political fundraisers for the Presidential candidate, Jewish holidays, and some travel to other cities

• Managed all estate operations for an 18,000 sq. ft. Beachfront property in Southampton, NY Freelance Private Chef Manhattan & The Hamptons August 2015 - August 2016

• Hosted exclusive dinner parties for elite clients, including hedge fund managers, executives, and celebrities

• Provided private chef services for Bryant Gumbal, the Glenn Frey Family, Roger Silverstein, John Hess, Steven Croman, and many others who had me sign confidentiality agreements so I can’t mention Full-Time Private Chef Michael & Marcy Lehrman NYC & Bridgehampton NY. November 2012 - July 2015

• Prepared organic, Kosher, and dietary-restricted meals for a family of six

• Planned and executed large-scale events including religious holidays, Thanksgiving, and birthdays Early Career & Executive Chef Experience

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.Corporate & Executive Chef

Corporate Regional Chef Ruth's Chris Steakhouses, Charlotte, North Carolina September 2010 - June 2012 Executive Chef Sancuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic 2009 - 2010 Director of Operations / Corporate Chef Seeet Meats Dominicana Dominican Republic 2008 - 2009 Executive Chef Shangi-La Casino Moscow Russia 2008 Executive Chef Beaches Family Resort & Spa Turks & Caicos 2007 - 2008 Regional Executive Chef Radisson SAS Lazurnaya Resort & Spa Sochi Russia 2005 - 2007 Executive Chef Super Clubs Beach Resort Negril Jamaica 2003 - 2005 Executive Sous Chef Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort Honolulu Hawaii 2002 - 2003 Executive Chef Marriott Shadow Ridge Golf Resort & Spa Palm Dessert California 2002 - 2002 Chef de Cuisine Marriott Camelback Inn & Spa Scottsdale Arizon 1998 - 2001 Education & Culinary Training

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (CIA) Hyde Park, NY Associates in Culinary Arts 1989

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, LA 1980 Certifications & Specialized Training

HACCP certified - International Food Safety & Sanitation Standards

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Expertise in Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian and Allergy - Conscious Cooking

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