Alan Ayala

• ran multiple events 250+ people attend. full service
• weddings full courses; 1st 2nd 3rd courses full experience
• Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
• Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
• Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment. ( Night Stalker Foundation, goldman sacks, Ameriprise)
• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
• Spearheaded successful catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s signature dishes while maintaining impeccable standards of service.
• Participated in food tastings and taste tests.

Executive Chef to leave café to help open and manage prep in newly established catering division - Parker Red.

• Managed the prep and production for Parker Red events (day catering/events) and for the café Ted & Honey. Total volume 1.7mm
• Placed all orders for the commercial kitchen (10-12 different vendors/suppliers)
• Managed Porter to ensure kitchen open and broken down in line with kitchen standards
• Worked closely with Director of Operations and Owners to ensure prep, production, and event management and breakdown successful and in line with client and internal expectations