A Chef, Pastry Chef, and Kitchen Management professional with extensive experience in designing and preparing chocolate and candy items, desserts, breads and pastries, and specialty seasonal menus and specialty foods, and in planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities. A results-oriente individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding hospitality environment and who is committed to delivering top quality products and meals in a timely fashion. Keen analytical skills with a penchant for anticipating and resolving potential problems. Solid practical background in staff management, administrative functions, event planning, cost analysis and control, new product/service development and inventory management.