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Carli Parisi

Encinitas

Summary

Passionate and enthusiastic chef with diverse experience cooking, baking, serving and managing both larger and small scale kitchen teams. I have worked in both high end restaurants and for private clients at home. I am inspired by seasonal flavors, food made from scratch and fresh local produce. Extensive experience in menu planning and execution, catering to clients unique preferences and adjusting to meet any level budget.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Treebones Resort
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Planned and directed food prep and execution of an elevated 4 course pre fix menu
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Cooked all proteins in a wood fired oven
  • Oversaw kitchen team and all operations in the absence of head chef
  • Oversaw final flavors and plating of all menu items
  • Responsible for all inventory and food orders in the absence of head chef
  • Worked collaboratively with head chef to develop new seasonal menu items


Private Chef

Inner Light Women's Retreat
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepared and served 21 meals per week for up to 12 retreat participants
  • Crafted a diverse and elegant menu emphasizing local produce and flavors
  • Worked bilingually with local vendors to coordinate food and water deliveries
  • Catered to guests dietary restrictions
  • Emphasized thoughtful and artistic food plating at all meals
  • Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients

Kitchen Coordinator / Head Chef

Hridaya Yoga
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation for over 140 guests
  • Oversaw a team of over 12 individuals to serve 3 meals a day for 10 day retreats
  • Worked bilingually in Spanish with local employees and vendors
  • Oversaw all meal preparation and food handling to encourage safety and food quality
  • Mentored new staff members, providing guidance on proper cooking techniques and presentation standards.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels and kept food costs in line with budget limitations
  • Diversified retreat menus by creating unique meals and recipes

Front Desk Agent

GRAND TETON LODGE COMPANY
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Checked in guests in high volume, fast paced environment ensuring requests were met
  • Creatively solved requests and complaints and professionally handled confrontational guest situations
  • Provided guest services by operating phone console, organizing arrival and departure bills, reservations and security
  • Maintained organized and detailed records of billing, check ins and check outs

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Spanish

California State University Chico
Chico, CA
12.2018

Skills

  • Management and training experience
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Pastry, breadmaking and cake decorating skills
  • Recipe and menu development
  • Ability to cook all proteins
  • Extensive experience with vegan/vegetarian food
  • Knife skills
  • Butchery skills
  • Knowledge of fermentation

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Sous Chef

Treebones Resort
07.2023 - 12.2024

Private Chef

Inner Light Women's Retreat
01.2022 - 04.2023

Kitchen Coordinator / Head Chef

Hridaya Yoga
06.2021 - 01.2022

Front Desk Agent

GRAND TETON LODGE COMPANY
07.2020 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Spanish

California State University Chico

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