Aaron J. Dalchow
Aspen,CO
Summary
Innovative Chef with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of professional cooking and kitchen supervision. Dedicated to developing a compelling world class menu while creating a memorable experience for customers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef/Owner
Aspen Rarified
Aspen, Colorado
05.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Produced menus according to Clients needs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Resident Chef
Aspen Street Lodge
Aspen, Colorado
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Ordered and built out Chef's kitchen.
- Responsible for creating sample menus for incoming clients.
- Organized and executed multiple private events.
Personal Chef and Ranch Manager
Aspen Valley Ranch
Woody Creek, CO
06.2015 - 10.2019
- 800 Acre Ranch - 7 Private Residences
- Created unique dishes while implementing clients and guests requested cuisines
- Responsible for designing full menus and creative recipes for client events and personal parties ranging from 2-50 persons
- Maintained strong relationships with Ranch owners and guests by being readily available at all times
- Managed all travel arrangements and transportation for owners and guests
- Devoted time to touring and educating guests with property functions
- Monitored daily operations of Ranch and private residences
- Conducted weekly walk throughs of all properties and fully maintained grounds including but not limited to; barn, game room, trails, and private homes
Chef and Partner
The Main Ingredient
Aspen, CO
07.2014 - 05.2022
- Private Catering – Responsible for catering for corporate events, including employee events for Matsuhisa Vail and luxury open houses for Coldwell Banker
- Developed menus based on client expectations
- Selected and determined costs of recipes and menus for events
- Conducted quarterly budget reports for business and partners
- Responsible for outreach with potential clients; including marketing strategy and exclusive events
- Continually met or exceeded budget projections and expectations; by establishing and meeting goals
Sous Chef
Hotel Jerome
Aspen, CO
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for all kitchen duties, including but not limited to- butchery of meats and fish, maintaining consistency, meal presentation, kitchen cleanliness
- Ordered food items through vendors and kept organized track record of kitchen inventory
- Instructed kitchen staff with line up and gave daily explanation of specials and menu items
- Maintained company standards to ensure quality and exceed expectations
Sous Chef
Wolfgang Puck Spago Bachelor Gulch
Avon, CO
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Responsible for managing a high energy kitchen while maintaining consistency
- Assisted Executive Chef with essential procedures and maintained kitchen procedures when absent
- Assisted with creating new menu items and menu design within budgeted guidelines
- Implemented and maintained inventory control by creating tracking sheets
- Kept track of sales and data to manage budgeting
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Rochester Community College
Rochester, MNAssociate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - St. Paul
St. Paul, MNSkills
Inventory Control
P&L Management
Kitchen Management
Innovative Recipes
Team and Staff Building
Cost Reduction
Timeline
Resident Chef
Aspen Street Lodge
09.2020 - 04.2022
Personal Chef/Owner
Aspen Rarified
05.2019 - Current
Personal Chef and Ranch Manager
Aspen Valley Ranch
06.2015 - 10.2019
Chef and Partner
The Main Ingredient
07.2014 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
Hotel Jerome
05.2014 - 05.2015
Sous Chef
Wolfgang Puck Spago Bachelor Gulch
07.2009 - 07.2013
No Degree - Business Management
Rochester Community College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - St. Paul
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