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Hospitality Recruiter at The Chef Agency
The Chef AgencyHospitality Recruiter at The Chef Agency
Jun. 2024Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Chef / Culinary Consultant
What a Treat ConsultingChef / Culinary Consultant
Dec. 2017Kansas City, MOWhat a Treat Consulting was launched organically near the end of 2017. It was born out of a desire to help others to be their best and achieve their dreams. Most of our work comes from existing relationships, client referrals and word of mouth. We believe in listening first, and crafting solutions specific to your needs and situation.
Chef / Owner
Columbus Park Ramen ShopChef / Owner
May. 2015 - Apr. 2020Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesAfter operating a successful Kickstarter campaign, we launched Columbus Park Ramen Shop in the garage space attached to Happy Gillis Cafe, bringing the first dedicated Ramen shop to KCMO. We crafted Japanese ramen with a Midwestern accent, using the best local products available.
Chef / Owner
Happy Gillis Cafe & HangoutChef / Owner
Dec. 2013 - Dec. 2023Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesHappy Gillis is a cozy, corner cafe in the Columbus Park neighborhood of Kansas City. We elevated breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes using the best seasonal and local products available.
Sous Chef / Interim Executive Chef
The American RestaurantSous Chef / Interim Executive Chef
Oct. 2011 - Dec. 2013Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesThe American Restaurant is the crown jewel of Crown Center, a 4-star and 4-diamond rated restaurant, and was Kansas City's premier fine-dining destination for decades. I served as the Sous Chef under James Beard award-winning chef Debbie Gold, the Interim Executive Chef after she left and worked alongside Chef Michael Corvino for 5 months until I left to run Happy Gillis Cafe and Hangout.
Executive Chef / Owner / Founder
Blanc Burgers and BottlesExecutive Chef / Owner / Founder
Dec. 2007 - Oct. 2011Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesI created the menu and food concept for Kansas City's first true gourmet burger destination. We used the best local products and vendors we could find, from the brioche buns to our custom burger blend. The restaurant was wildly popular, and an instant success. We opened additional locations in Leawood, KS, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Omaha, NE, as well as moving our flagship store from Westport to the Country Club Plaza. In addition to overseeing all chefs and kitchen staff in all locations, I was responsible for menu development, overall quality, offsite events, catering, kitchen design and layout, beer lists, craft beer dinners, and everything else that comes with owning your own business! We received numerous accolades over the years, including Best Chef, Best Burger from local publications, as well as Best Burger Spot in the country from BurgerBusiness.com.

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