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West Angeles Church of God In ChristOpening Consulting Chef & Manager
Aug. 2024 - Jan. 2025Los Angeles, California, United StatesI was brought on to establish and optimize the kitchen, implement efficient systems for both lunch and event service. My role encompassed menu and recipe development, as well as training for front-of-house, back-of-house, and event staff. I also sourced purveyors and collaborated with industry service providers to create a welcoming space where families of up to 300 people can gather and enjoy Southern flavors with a global twist, while also introducing them to thoughtfully crafted plant-based menu options.
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & VillasOpening Consulting Chef for Carmocha
Jan. 2024 - Jan. 2025Indian Wells, California, United StatesI was brought on as the opening consulting chef to train staff, create systems and sops, create recipes and menu offerings. Carmocha offers a global small-plates menu, inviting guests to experience a wide array of international flavors.
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & VillasOpening Consulting Chef Tia Carmen
Jan. 2024 - Jan. 2025Indian Wells, California, United StatesI was brought on as the opening consulting chef to train staff, create systems and SOPS, create recipes and daily menu offerings. Tía Carmen focuses on Southwest flavors and techniques, celebrating regional ingredients and bold, authentic tastes.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpaOpening Consulting Wok Chef
Aug. 2023 - Dec. 2023Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesI was brought on board to train the staff on how to cook on a wok efficiently and create a system for service to allow for fast pick-up times. I also trained the staff on the right way to handle and take care of the unique Asian style equipment.
Knife N SpoonPlant Based Food Consultant
Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2025Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Knife N SpoonCONSULTING CHEF
Jun. 2015Greater Atlanta AreaHelping minority companies be better.
Knife N SpoonCONSULTING CHEF & RECIPE N PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Jun. 2011Greater Atlanta Area
Chef Life Consulting and EventsConsulting Chef
Jan. 2011 - Jun. 2011Greater Atlanta AreaPrivate special events, menu developing, menu layout, menu costing, food cost, ingredient sourcing, vendor contracts, concepts and restaurant startups just to name a few.
International Food NetworkChef Competitor on different shows
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2013Greater New York City Area"Iron Chef" International
"Chopped"
"Restaurant Battle" "Chef Wanted"
“Beat Bobby Flay”
Buddakan NycSous Chef
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2012NYCMenu Planning, Events and InHome Catering, Food Costing, Menu development, Dumpling and Dim Sum making, Schedules, TMX, Aloha, Slingshot, Ordering, Expediting.
SunSwept ResortsExecutive Sous Chef
Jan. 2007 - Jul. 2007St. LuciaWent to consult for six months which included changing menus at 3 different restaurants on the premises as well as help train employees.
The River CafeTournant
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2006BrooklynNew American Cuisine
Michael'sSous Chef
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2003Midtown ManhattanNew American Cuisine
VongSous Chef
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2001ManhattanFrench and Asian Cuisine
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