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Alexander O'Connor

Somerville,MA

Summary

Innovative culinary professional with 10+ years of experience. Skilled in creative problem solving and effective communication. Experienced in developing seasonal menus and managing kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and promoting a clean, organized environment for optimal performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef de Cuisine

Field&Vine
Somerville, MA
07.2025 - Current
  • Changed the menu frequently with, trying new techniques and cooking through the sometimes rapid seasons of New England
  • Held monthly dinners with themes related to the season, harvest, tomato, mushroom, seafood etc. highlighting these ingredients through a five course tasting menu
  • Oversaw daily operations, including ordering, inventory management, and cost control.
  • Promoted a clean and organized environment to enhance operational efficiency.

Executive Sous-Chef De Cusine

Faccia a Faccia
Boston, Massachusetts
03.2022 - 05.2025
  • Managed daily kitchen operations, ordering and coordinating staff schedules for over 30 staff members
  • Developed seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients
  • Created opening menu in collaboration with chef team to establish restaurant's culinary identity
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and maintained cleanliness standards throughout kitchen.

Hearth Chef

The Nomad
London, England
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Operated Hearth Station, a wood/charcoal fire Argentinian grill, ensuring exceptional flavor and presentation of dishes
  • Upheld Nomad’s cleanliness standards while efficiently preparing intricate and consistent dishes
  • Managed inventory and ordering for station, ensuring seamless operation and supply readiness

Sous Chef

Cru Oyster BAr
Nantucket, Massachusetts
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated daily operations with chef team to ensure smooth service
  • Handled all meat and fish butchery
  • Practiced breadmaking techniques by preparing focaccia and brioche daily for service
  • Managed protein ordering

Chef de Cuisine

Tiger Mama
Boston, Massachusetts
09.2017 - 09.2019

Sous Chef

Blue Ginger
Wellesley, Massachusetts
06.2016 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen operations
  • Cost control
  • Expediting
  • Team Leadership
  • Creative problem solving
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Chef de Cuisine

Field&Vine
07.2025 - Current

Executive Sous-Chef De Cusine

Faccia a Faccia
03.2022 - 05.2025

Hearth Chef

The Nomad
11.2021 - 01.2022

Sous Chef

Cru Oyster BAr
05.2020 - 10.2021

Chef de Cuisine

Tiger Mama
09.2017 - 09.2019

Sous Chef

Blue Ginger
06.2016 - 06.2017
Alexander O'Connor