Executive Chef Fine Dining
Resume:
Proven Executive Chef with **+ years leading
top-tier kitchens in Memphis' fine dining scene
Unmatched reliability—zero absences in over 5
consecutive years of service
Exceptional speed, stamina, and grace under
pressure in hot, high-volume, high-standard
environments
Complete mastery across all kitchen stations
Fine French cooking techniques
Inventive creator of weekly tasting menus that
are globally inspired, seasonally driven, artistic and visually stunning
Deep expertise in foraging, homegrown
ingredients, setting up gardens and combining
exotic international flavor profiles
Gifted menu designer with a strong command
of food cost control, local sourcing, and guest
experience
Caring father & natural team leader known for
elevating staff morale, efficiency, and
precision across all house operations.
Highly respected in the Memphis chef
community—known as “Culinary Assassin” for
precision and intensity
Passionate educator and mentor with a hands-
on leadership style and a commitment to
culinary excellence
Teachable and Highly Adaptable
Experience
2021 -Present Erling Jensens
www.ejensen.com
Executive Chef
Create Seasonal Restaurant Menus
Weekly Tasting & Specialty Menus
Large Scale Catering Logistics Including Kosher
Specializing in Big Game Grill
Ordering, Inventory, Food cost
Scheduling, Hiring/Firing, Training
BOH Staff Managment
Zach Thomason
Core Strengths
EXECUTIVE CHEF
****.************@*****.***
904 Maury St. Memphis, TN 381087
Contact
Chef Erling Jensen
Chef David Krog
Chef Jimmy Gentry
Chef Keith Clinton
References
2021 - 2018 Dory Restaurant
www.doryrestaurant.com
2018-2016 Gray Canary
www.thegraycanarydotcom.wordpress.com
2021 - 2022 The Liquor Store
www.theliquorstorediner.com
Opened Restaurant from Empty Building
Created Restaurant Menu, Sources & Systems
Created Branding with designers and artists
Set up top down and handed off to owners
Sous Chef to Chef David Krog
2017 Gallery Pop Up Restaurants
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