PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Executive Chef and Culinary Professional with over 30
years of experience in restaurants, catering, banquets, deli
operations, and food service management in both the United States
and Germany. Skilled in menu development, inventory control, staff
training, cost management, and special dietary cuisine, including
vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free offerings. Recognized for culinary
excellence, leadership, and creating award-winning menus in fast-
paced environments.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• • Executive Chef and Kitchen Management
• • Menu Development and Recipe Creation
• • Catering and Banquet Operations
• • Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free Cuisine
• • Food Cost and Portion Control
• • Inventory Management and Purchasing
• • Staff Training and Supervision
• • Vendor Relations
• • Event Planning and Execution
• • Culinary Degree (Germany)
• • Allergen Awareness Certified
• • Bilingual: English and German
• • Fully Vaccinated
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Role affected by corporate downsizing due to COVID-19 pandemic impacts.
Pemberton Farms Marketplace |
Cambridge, MA
Head Chef | 2018-2021, 2022-2023
• • Managed daily kitchen operations and food production.
• • Position ended due to COVID-related business impacts.
The Living Room | Boston, MA
Executive Chef | 2013-2018
Started as Line Cook in 2013 and promoted to Executive Chef in 2016.
Culinary Awards
• • Best Presentation, Chili Cup Boston (2016)
• • Best Presentation, Chili Cup Boston (2016)
• • Second Place, Brunch Battle Boston (2017)
• • First Place, Brunch Battle Boston (2018)
• • First Place, Taste of the North End (2018)
Responsibilities
• • Oversaw all kitchen operations, inventory, purchasing, and receiving..
570 Market | Boston, MA
Head Chef | 2011-2013
• • Began as Second Chef and Deli Associate before promotion.
Stork Club | Boston, MA
Chef / Head Chef | 2009-2010
• • Promoted from Line Cook to Head Chef within seven months.
Café D | Jamaica Plain, MA
Sous Chef | 2007-2008
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Macy's Downtown Crossing | Boston, MA
Sales Associate – Tommy Hilfiger and Nautica Specialist |2000-2004
Self-Employed Restaurant Owner |
Münster, Germany
Owner / Operator | 1994-1999
Owned and operated three restaurants and one liquor store. Responsibilities
ARA Services (Aramark) | Cologne,
Germany
Chef | 1991-1992
Mesumer Landhaus | Rheine, Germany
Chef Apprentice / Culinary Trainee | 1987-1990
• • Completed a three-year culinary apprenticeship.
Trained in all aspects of restaurant and kitchen operations.
EDUCATION
Culinary Degree
Germany
MILITARY SERVICE
German Navy | Borkum, Germany | 1990
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