Amanda Barnes

Hospitality professional with 15+ years of experience delivering guest-focused service and managing restaurant operations. Skilled in food and beverage operations, guest relations, and team communication. Culinary experience includes private chef services and kitchen management responsibilities.

YolkedNStoked — Ventura County, CA
Personal Chef, Caterer & Food Content Creator | February 2020–Present

• Founded and developed YolkedNStoked, a personal food and lifestyle brand focused on creating and sharing original recipes, healthy meals, and culinary content through social media.
• Private Events: Curated customized menus and executed intimate dinners and large private events, including five-course meals with mezcal pairings and tastings; provided engaging tableside service and explained each course to guests.
• Catering: Independently planned, prepared, and served meals for 200+ guests at weddings, retirement celebrations, birthdays, and other special events, managing high-volume food preparation and service without additional assistance.
• Meal Preparation: Provided weekly meal-prep services for local clients, preparing fresh, customized meals for up to five clients per week while maintaining consistency, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Private Boat Chef: Served as a private chef aboard overnight fishing and boating trips, preparing fresh meals for clients while adapting menus and cooking to the unique demands of an onboard environment.
• Managed all aspects of the business, including menu development, food preparation, client communication, event execution, and customer service.