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Education
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Private Chef Experience
Restaurant Chef Experience
Certification
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Eric Williams

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Original Private Chef with a passion for the culinary arts and preparing daily delectable meals. Well-versed in the appropriate handling of foods and plating arrangements. Extensive experience in dealing with organic ingredients and cooking international and Asian cuisines. Organized and creative to follow directions and instructions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Saltie Girl
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff of 10 cooks to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.

Private Chef

WholeSam
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Experience as a private chef in high-profile homes, including those of celebrities, maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times
  • Proven ability to execute a wide range of cuisines under pressure and to the highest standard
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring that all meals are prepared and served on time and to exacting standards
  • Expertise in menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen management
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and last-minute requests
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a team environment and alongside and in collaboration with housekeeping, house management and groundskeepers
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage a kitchen with minimal supervision
  • Able to work well under pressure and maintain a calm and professional demeanor
  • Deep understanding of flavor profiles, cooking techniques, and presentation
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Working experience in Los Angeles and knowledge of local suppliers and markets.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
  • Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.

Private Chef

Tropical Fish Store
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Experience as a private chef in high-profile homes, including those of celebrities, maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times
  • Proven ability to execute a wide range of cuisines under pressure and to the highest standard
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring that all meals are prepared and served on time and to exacting standards
  • Expertise in menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen management
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and last-minute requests
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a team environment and alongside and in collaboration with housekeeping, house management and groundskeepers
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage a kitchen with minimal supervision
  • Able to work well under pressure and maintain a calm and professional demeanor
  • Deep understanding of flavor profiles, cooking techniques, and presentation
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Working experience in Los Angeles and knowledge of local suppliers and markets.

Chef De Partie

Alta Adams
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Worked High-Volume line with sous chef and a 3 cook line for brunch & dinner services
  • Developed new menu items and created new line preparation procedures for all other cooks to follow
  • Worked under the supervision of Sous and Executive chefs regarding ticket time, menu changes, and changing COVID-19 guidelines and protocols
  • Interacted with guests to enhance the dining experience in an open kitchen.

Chef De Partie

Antico LA
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Executed Pizza & Ice Cream Production for a Pandemic adjusted menu
  • Created weekly specials and assisted with menu adjustments for increased revenue.

Sous Chef

Mooby's Pop-UP
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Worked High-Volume line with one other cook for all themed meals in this space
  • Developed new menu items, trained staff and placed necessary orders for service
  • Worked under the supervision of Sous and Executive chefs regarding ticket time, menu changes, and changing COVID-19 guidelines and protocols
  • Coordinated the production of donation meals with SECRET LASAGNA & NOUSWITHOUTYOU
  • Created an entire menu for a month run Breakfast Pop-Up in Oct 2020
  • Remained as sole line cook up until the closing of the business in November 2020.

Chef De Partie

ACE HOTEL DTLA
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Worked High-Volume pre and post-theatre dinners for all events at the Ace Theatre
  • Developed excellent sauté, pasta and fish and grill cooking skills on the hot-line
  • Worked under the supervision of Sous and Executive chefs regarding dish execution, menu changes, and station cleanliness
  • Worked catering events for Ace clients in addition to filling in as needed on the rooftop kitchen.

Chef De Partie

ODYS & PENELOPE
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Ensured all other line cooks were prepared with food product for brunch and dinner service
  • Prepared food for service for lead saute, garmo and secondary line stations
  • Assisted in the preparation of all sauces for brunch and dinner service
  • Ensured that food came out in synchronicity of other stations, in high quality and in a timely fashion
  • Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

Lead Line Cook

Sycamore Kitchen
04.2016 - 02.2017
  • Completed daily prep and set up of each station according to restaurant requirements
  • Prepared sauces, dressings, proteins and required produce for each station
  • Followed recipes, control portions and plating provisions set forth by the chef and management
  • 1st cook to receive cook of the month twice
  • (July 2016 and October 2016) Ability to execute proficient work in a small space in a high volume restaurant.

Education

B.A. of Sociology -

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, CA
05.2011

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Kitchen Management
  • Menu development
  • Food presentation
  • Allergy awareness
  • International Cuisine
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Cooking techniques
  • Event Catering

Private Chef Skills

  • Experience as a private chef in high-profile homes, including those of celebrities, maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times.
  • Proven ability to execute a wide range of cuisines under pressure and to the highest standard.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring that all meals are prepared and served on time and to exacting standards.
  • Expertise in menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen management.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and last-minute requests.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a team environment and alongside and in collaboration with housekeeping, house management and groundskeepers.
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage a kitchen with minimal supervision.
  • Able to work well under pressure and maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
  • Deep understanding of flavor profiles, cooking techniques, and presentation.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
  • Working experience in Los Angeles and knowledge of local suppliers and markets.

Private Chef Experience

  • WholeSam, Los Angeles, CA, Private Chef (Contractor), 05/01/22,01/01/2023
  • Tropical Fish Store, Los Angeles, CA, Private Chef (Contractor), 01/01/20, 11/01/22

Restaurant Chef Experience

  • Alta Adams, West Adams, Chef De Partie, 11/01/20, 04/01/21
  • Antico LA, Larchmont Village, Chef De Partie, 11/01/20, 04/01/21
  • Mooby's Pop-UP, Los Angeles, Sous Chef, 03/01/20, 11/01/20
  • ACE HOTEL DTLA, Los Angeles, Chef De Partie, 01/01/18, 01/01/20
  • ODYS & PENELOPE, Los Angeles, Chef De Partie, 07/01/17, 03/01/18
  • Sycamore Kitchen, Los Angeles, Lead Line Cook, 04/01/16, 02/01/17

Certification

  • Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.

Timeline

Sous Chef

Saltie Girl
01.2023 - Current

Private Chef

WholeSam
05.2022 - 02.2023

Chef De Partie

Alta Adams
11.2020 - 04.2021

Chef De Partie

Antico LA
11.2020 - 04.2021

Sous Chef

Mooby's Pop-UP
03.2020 - 11.2020

Private Chef

Tropical Fish Store
01.2020 - 11.2022

Chef De Partie

ACE HOTEL DTLA
01.2018 - 01.2020

Chef De Partie

ODYS & PENELOPE
07.2017 - 03.2018

Lead Line Cook

Sycamore Kitchen
04.2016 - 02.2017

B.A. of Sociology -

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

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