Chef in Vancouver, British Columbia

SUMMARY A highly trained professional chef, with long term and in depth experience in European food culture and fine dining. Experienced in F&B operations ranging from restaurants to hotels, private dining and catering. Dedicated, highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Works well with others as well as independently in fast-paced multitasking environments. Innovative problem-solver and goal-driven self-starter, who can depended on to generate workable solutions and accomplish tasks with timeliness and creativity. Skilled in time, resource and people management, with the ability to prioritize, delegate tasks, and make sound decisions quickly while maintaining a focus on the bottom line. WORK EXPERIENCE Executive Chef 2014- 20... Sicilia Mia Pte Ltd Singapore Comprises of 3 restaurants - Etna (East Coast), Etna (Duxton) and iO Italian Osteria (Upper Bukit Timah). Head Instructor 2014 Palate Sensations Cooking School Singapore Responsibilities include but is not limited to, stock inventory and budget management, maintenance of all equipment and machinery, ensuring hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen, supervision and training of staff, evaluation of food quality and performance of freelance instructors, creation of menus for classes and external catering, and conducting private classes, 8 week foundation courses, corporate events and team bonding sessions to people of all ages and backgrounds. Executive Chef 2013 Restaurant ‘Casino del Marchese di Trionfi Honorati’ Jesi, Italy An ancient hunting estate turned into fine dining restaurant by the Marquess Trionfi Honarati. Specialized in local food sourced directly from the farm belonging to the estate. Chef 2012 Café ‘Zona Vissani’ Senigallia, Italy Upscale bar and cafe owned by renowned celebrity chef Gianfranco Vissani (2 michelin stars). The café’ offers a gourmet approach to the classic Italian bar concept. Sous Chef 2012 Restaurant ‘Nonna Michelina’ Senigallia, Italy Upscale modern restaurant with popular bar. Specialized in local, regional food. Sous Chef 2011 Restaurant ‘Acquapazza’ Senigallia, Italy Trendy beach club with stand alone restaurant, frequently booked to host events, from weddings to private parties. Executive Chef 2010 Restaurant ‘4cento’ Milan, Italy Famous event location with fine dining restaurant, indoors and outdoors bar. A versatile 14th century country house that offers solutions for different types of banqueting events, from weddings to corporate events. Chef Tournant 2009 Restaurant ‘Da Giacomo Bistrot’ Milan, Italy Fine dining bistrot owned by the Monti family, Milan’s most successful restaurateurs. Chef de Partie 2008 Ristorante Il Marchesino Milan, Italy Fine dining bistrot located in the world famous ‘La Scala’ Opera Theatre. The bistrot is part of the Gualtiero Marchesi group. Chef de Partie 2008 Relais Chateaux Albereta, Restaurant ‘Gualtiero Marchesi’ (3 Michelin stars) Erbusco, Italy Luxury Relais Chateaux, which accommodates the flagship restaurant of Italy’s most famous and decorated Chef, Gualtiero Marchesi. Chef Tournant 2007 Hotel NH Concordia (4 star hotel) Milan, Italy Part-time work. Chef Tournant 2007 Restaurant ‘Da Giacomo’ Milan, Italy Fine dining seafood restaurant owned by the Monti family, Milan’s most successful restaurateurs. Catering for over 30 years to Milan’s high society. Chef de Partie 2006 Relais Chateaux Certosa di Maggiano, Restaurant ‘Il Canto’ (1 Michelin star) Siena, Italy Ancient Monastery converted into luxury Relais Chateaux. The restaurant ‘Il Canto’ is helmed by renowned Chef Paolo Lopriore. Private Chef 2005 Isolani Racing Team - Ferrari Italy Acted as private Chef for the racing team during their rally races around Italy. Chef de Partie 2003 Forte Village Resort (5 star luxury resort), Restaurant ‘Le Dune’ Sardinia, Italy Chef de Partie 2002 Restaurant ‘La Tartana’ Senigallia, Italy Chef de Partie 2002 Hotel Vienna Senigallia, Italy Chef de Partie 2001 Restaurant ‘Il Tucano’ Senigallia, Italy PAID INTERNSHIPS Pastry Chef Assistant 2004 Restaurant/Club ‘Miu J’Adore’ Senigallia, Italy Commis 2004 Comfort Hotel Median Paris, France Commis 2003 Restaurant ‘Uliassi’ owned by Mauro Uliassi (2 Michelin stars) Senigallia, Italy EDUCATION Master Chef Diploma 2005 - 2... ALMA Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana (Italian International Culinary Institute) Parma, Italy. School part of the Gualtiero Marchesi's group (first 3 Michelin stars in Italy), the most important culinary school in Italy. Chef Diploma, specializing in Food and Beverage services 2001- 20... IPSSARCT Scuola Alberghiera Alfredo Panzini (Alfredo Panzini Hospitality Polytechnic) Senigallia Italy. Leading Hospitality Polytechnic in Italy. LANGUAGES & INTERESTS Languages: English and Italian. Interests: Cooking/food, travelling, music and motors.