Amber Sullivan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile Private Chef with extensive experience preparing innovative and delicious meals and menus for high profile clients, their guests, and staff. Extremely comfortable working with organic, seasonal ingredients and catering to various dietary restrictions and personal preferences across a wide variety of international cuisines. Adept at planning and developing menus for breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and dessert for meals at home, travel, business meetings, dinner parties and other events.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
High Profile Client (Under NDA)
2023.10 - 2024.05
- Work closely with clients to understand their nutritional goals/preferences and implemented personalized menus and meal plans.
- Collaborated with other household staff to provide seamless services for clients.
- Stock fridge with cleaned produce from organic groceries and farmers markets.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
Private Chef
Professional NFL Player
2020.10 - 2023.06
- Plan, prep and execute high protein, high carb meals specifically developed for client using organic, seasonal ingredients.
- Meal prep and deliveries as needed.
- Communicate with client's nutritionist.
- Develop and execute occasional tasting menus for client + guests.
- Stock fridge. Keep kitchen clean, labeled & organized.
Private Chef
Alec Gores
2021.06 - 2023.01
- Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery, including food delivery for travel.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Coordinated with Event planners, prepped and catered both intimate and large scale high profile parties.
Menu Consultant / Food Stylist
Macroplate
2020.06 - 2023.01
- Maximize menu variety, increase consistency by creating standardized recipes
- Train kitchen manager and staff on execution and techniques
- R&D current food trends, dietary restrictions, seasonal menus
- On camera meal and recipe preparation
- Food styling for social media
Sous Chef
SpringPlace
2018.08 - 2020.06
- Managed team of line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers and food expeditors
- Created and developed a Wellness Menu, that had some of the highest selling dishes in the restaurant. (created for Vegan, gluten-free/dairy-free and health-focused diners)
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Menu Planning
- Nutritional Knowledge
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Event Catering
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
Timeline
Private Chef
High Profile Client (Under NDA)
2023.10 - 2024.05
Private Chef
Alec Gores
2021.06 - 2023.01
Private Chef
Professional NFL Player
2020.10 - 2023.06
Menu Consultant / Food Stylist
Macroplate
2020.06 - 2023.01
Sous Chef
SpringPlace
2018.08 - 2020.06
Texas State University
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