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Overview
Work History
Education
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Publications
Cuisine Style
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Chef Nikki Karamooz

Chef Nikki Karamooz

Los Angeles

Summary

Experienced personal chef catering to elite clientele. Specializes in event

planning and budget oversight, designing tailored menus to

accommodate diverse dietary preferences. Achieved success in

large-scale catering and fine dining, providing outstanding culinary

services

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef Luxury Yacht Experience

Marina Yacht Charter
Marina Del Rey
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Prepared daily gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner for charter guests aboard a luxury yacht.
  • Curated seasonal, locally sourced menus tailored to client preferences and dietary needs.
  • Maintained a clean and efficient galley while navigating the challenges of cooking in a mobile environment.

Personal Chef

McVay Family
Encino
06.2022 - 12.2025
  • Developed customized menus accommodating dietary preferences, including vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options.
  • Upheld cleanliness and organization in kitchen while adhering to food safety standards.
  • Ensured timely and efficient meal service through effective kitchen management.

Personal Chef

Whitworth Family
Hidden Hills
11.2019 - 06.2022
  • Provided comfort meals to a family of 6 daily with keeping in mind dietary an extensive list of restrictions
  • Budgeted weekly grocery allowance and made sure pantry andfridge was fully stocked and organized
  • Farm to table sourcing from the families garden and made use of all the produce in the backyard.

Chef De Partie

Da Lat Rose by Crustacean Restaurant
Beverly Hills
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted in opening a fine dining restaurant above Crustacean called Da Lat Rose; the first ever gastro-autobiography of Chef An’s life from Vietnam to America
  • One of six chefs to assist Executive Head Chef in preparing an exquisite 12 course tasting menu for a 40 seat unique dining experience
  • Ensured effective control of stock purchasing, storage, preparation and service with regard to quality, quantity and safety in accordance with the Executive Chef

Personal Chef

Memphis Depay
West Hollywood
11.2017 - 06.2019
  • Provided in-home chef services to Manchester United soccer players
  • Prepared daily meals for guests and adjusted recipes as needed for specific flavor profiles, health goals and allergies
  • Sourced high-quality ingredients from local markets and specialty stores.

Personal Chef

Royal Family of Saudi Arabia
Hollywood Hills
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Provided personal in-home chef services to high profile Royal Family and staff of 20 people
  • Offered gourmet breakfast, lunch, dinner & kid friendly meals with dietary needs and allergies.
  • Planned weekly menus that incorporated a variety of flavors and textures while keeping within budget limits.

Education

MCA ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
07-2025

STCW Certification -

OCC Waterfront Campus
02.2025

Holistic Nutrition Certification -

American Fitness Professional
01.2019

Certificate In Professional Cooking -

Institute of Culinary Education
01.2015

Skills

  • Yacht Experaince
  • Event Planning
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Large Scale Catering
  • Fine Dining
  • Recipe Development
  • Budget Control/ Profit & Loss
  • Kitchen Management
  • Farm to table sourcing
  • Special diet accommodation

Publications

  • French Quarter Magazine, 03/20-Current, Publishing recipes in the 'Gastronomy' section each month for readers to enjoy.
  • Los Angeles Entrepreneur Magazine, 01/21, Voted as 'Top 25 Private Chefs in Los Angeles'.
  • Voyage Magazine, 03/20, Article written on my journey to finding my true purpose and becoming a chef.

Cuisine Style

  • Mediterranean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Classic American
  • Asian-Fusion
  • Latin
  • Japanese
  • Raw
  • Vegan
  • Kosher
  • Keto
  • Paleo
  • Whole30
  • Gluten Free
  • Food Allergies
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Plant-Based
  • Dairy Free

Timeline

Private Chef Luxury Yacht Experience

Marina Yacht Charter
01.2025 - 05.2025

Personal Chef

McVay Family
06.2022 - 12.2025

Personal Chef

Whitworth Family
11.2019 - 06.2022

Chef De Partie

Da Lat Rose by Crustacean Restaurant
06.2019 - 11.2019

Personal Chef

Memphis Depay
11.2017 - 06.2019

Personal Chef

Royal Family of Saudi Arabia
03.2015 - 11.2017

MCA ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate

STCW Certification -

OCC Waterfront Campus

Holistic Nutrition Certification -

American Fitness Professional

Certificate In Professional Cooking -

Institute of Culinary Education
Chef Nikki Karamooz