I AM, I BE
Highly Creative • Personable • Natural Leader • Strong Work Ethic • Clutch Team Player • Multitasker • Autodidact • Genuine • Optimist • Focused • Open-Minded • Ethical • Discreet • Composed • Compassionate • Accommodating • Organized • Calm • Cool
REPERTOIRE
American • Ayurvedic + Temple Food • Baking • BBQ • Cajun + Creole • Caribbean • Central + South American • Chinese • Desserts • French • Italian • Indian • Japanese • Keto • Kid-Friendly • Korean • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle-Eastern + North African • Paleo • Pizza • Southern + Soul Food • Spanish • Sushi • Thai • Vegan + Vegetarian • Wood-fired Cooking
Freelance Culinary Professional
Los Angeles, CA
2004 - Current | Special Events Chef, Private Chef, Consultant, Recipe Author Work for hire, consultant, recipe author, event chef, private chef to families, music, film & fashion executives, professional athletes, and A-list celebrities. For nearly two decades in the Los Angeles culinary scene I have had the privilege of working alongside some of our best chefs, restauranteurs, farmers, and suppliers, and enjoy engaging them for my clients.
Avalon Capital Group
West Hollywood, CA
2019 - 2020 | Food & Beverage Manager Manage all foodservice and hospitality for UHNW estate, including upgrading extensive wine cellars. Established new protocols for hospitality service. Covered role of Executive Chef for most of the time there. Created and executed highly focused menus incorporating each of the principals' specific dietary needs; for everyday meals and family holidays, as well as for special events and business meetings. Sourced new vendors, reducing costs and improving quality of product. Established detailed F&B databases, including dozens of custom recipes; and assisted in creation of house manual content. Hired Michelin star chef as replacement.
(Confidential) Celebrity Family
Beverly Hills/Calabasas, CA
2012 - 2018 | Private Chef Plan and execute daily meals and snacks for family of 4, plus large household staff, as well as for parties and business meetings. Propose varied menus, based on several dietary restrictions, individual preferences, and changing nutritional plans. Collaborate with trainers, doctors, and nutritionists to successfully meet client's dietary goals.
(Confidential) Celebrity Family
Beverly Hills, CA
2008 - 2012 | Private Chef On call private chef for special family and holiday events. Menu planning, staffing, and service for up to 30 guests. Traditional as well as contemporary holiday cuisine.
Foodink Catering
Los Angeles, CA
2003 - 2009 | Event Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Production Event & menu planning, production, & execution for a wide variety of events; ordering and receiving, location/kitchen set-up, staff/kitchen management.
Regardless of the job - I am always looking ahead to finding the best way I can put my skills to use; to accomplish established goals and deliver top quality results.
It’s my ultimate goal to work with clients and collaborators who align with my own quality and ethical standards; while allowing me to grow professionally and push boundaries creatively.
Credits:
all photos & design by the author; except where noted