Chef in Seward, Alaska

PHone 808 ... E-MAIL [email protected] CHRISTIAN BRINER OBJECTIVE To secure a chef or crew chef position. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2010-201... Orca Adventure LodgeSous Chef - Executive Chef Planed created oversaw and executed daily multi-course breakfast lunch and dinner in from scratch kitchen for 50 guests. Controlled inventory for both main lodge and two remote fly-in lodges. Took part in local charity events and hosted celebrity chefs. 2006 - 2... Alaska Wildland Adventures Cooper Landing, AK Executive Chef Oversaw production of daily multi-course guest dinners for 60. Responsible for daily staff dinner for 70 Trained and directed staff of 6 cooks. 2005 - 2... Stela Tamarindo, Costa Rica Chef Sought and developed relationships with local vendors. Integrated local cuisine styles into Euro-Mediterranean themed menu. 2004 - 2... OBistro Tampa, FL Chef de Cuisine Responsible for all food production, ordering/inventory, and labor costs. 2003 - 2... Caf Alma Tampa, FL Executive Chef Instrumental in design and start-up. Developed and implemented all kitchen processes and procedures. Collaborated on marketing efforts, notably charity events and catering. 2002 - 2... Cirque du Soleil Based out of Montreal, QC Chef Chef in performer and event staff dining. Accommodated many special dietary needs. Located purveyors, fresh markets, and ethnic markets for each city. 2002 - 2... Belly Timbers Grill Tampa, FL Chef de Cuisine Assisted with design and start-up. Trained staff. 1998 - 2... Ambrosia Tampa, FL Executive Chef Responsible for all administrative levels in the kitchen. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Chef with extensive and diverse experience in fine dining management. Over twenty years experience in all areas of the fine dining industry. Specializing in Euro-Mediterranean, seafood, and nutritional cooking. Experience with traveling kitchens and diverse supply markets. Reared in a family-owned and operated catering/restaurant business. Worked alongside well-respected chefs in the Tampa Bay, FL area. HASSUP trained and Food Safety Management Certified Diligent work ethic, passion for food, and devotion to customer satisfaction. ACHIEVEMENTS 2004 Outstanding Newspaper Reviews USA Today Orlando Sentinel Tampa Tribune Saint Petersburg Times Tampa Bay Illustrated 2004 Honorable Mention Battle of the Bay Iron Chef Competition 2004 Instructional Cooking Appearances Bay News 9