Director of Culinary Operations 2 Months Verve Coffee Roasters | 07.2026 - Current
Directed culinary operations to enhance product quality and streamline processes.
Implemented training programs to elevate staff skills and improve service consistency.
Collaborated with sourcing teams to ensure high-quality ingredient procurement.
Established operational standards, enhancing efficiency across multiple locations.
Oversaw compliance with health regulations, ensuring safe food handling practices.
Fostered cross-departmental collaboration to align culinary strategies with company goals.
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Culinary Project Manager 1 Year 5 Months Noma *** | 01.2025 - 06.2026
Spearheaded ingredient research with the Test Kitchen team.
Managed supplier relations, specifically sourcing protocol and logistics.
Collaborated with finance team to open accounts and track invoicing and food costing.
Pre-opening focus - assisted with offsite events, media, and R&D trips.
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Executive Chef 3 Years 8 Months Sower | 05.2021 - 01.2025
Crafted a tasting and beverage menu representing the local ingredients of the region. Managed and collaborated with a team of 20 + foreign and Japanese staff. Preopening focus - design, hiring, and kitchen/service space buildout. Highlighted by Japan Times, Hitosara, Tabelog, DIRT, Wallpaper, Nikkei Shimbun, Condé Naste + Show Description
Sous Chef 11 Months Inua ** | 07.2019 - 06.2020
Managed staff and worked various kitchen sections. Focused on utilization of modern cookery techniques - specifically fermentation. Show Description
Sous Chef 4 Years Benu *** | 01.2015 - 01.2019
Managed staff, placed orders, assisted with preparation and executed service. Show Description
Tournant 4 Years 2 Months The Restaurant at Meadowood *** | 10.2010 - 12.2014
Rotated through various sections on a weekly basis.
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Stagiaire 5 Months Melisse ** | 03.2010 - 08.2010
Assisted with basic tasks- preparation, plating and cleaning. Show Description