Amber Nate
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
Hermitage,TN
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Work in bakery and restaurant settings as pastry chef across back-of-house and front-of-house operations.
Bring nearly 20 years of restaurant and food service production experience plus leadership experience, and welcome new challenges in fresh environments.
Create pastry items for upscale dining with focus on precise baking, creative presentation, food safety, and strong collaboration.
Adapt quickly to changing kitchen needs while delivering reliable, high-quality results and supporting team goals.
Work History
Pastry Chef
9 Years- Produced various dessert items according to company specs
- Worked with individual customers for specialized custom desserts, including cakes
- Developed seasonal menu items and feature desserts, regularly refreshing menu items
- Oversaw and trained assistants and Garde Manger staff to ensure proper preparation and presentation
Pastry Chef
5 Years- Produced various baked goods and chocolate items
- Decorated cakes for special occasions and weddings
- Supervised interns and helping them prepare for their future careers
- Specialized in detail work
Cake Decorator
1 Year- Decorated cakes for sale in shop and special orders
- Assisted with other various pastry production
Prep Cook
- Prepared cold foods for service
- Worked in short-order kitchen preparing sandwich orders
Bartender/Server/Trainer
2 Years- Made drinks and engaging bar guests
- Trained new employees
- Assisting customers with special needs such as dietary restrictions or allergies
Education
MBA - Hospitality Management
Associate of Science - Baking and Pastry Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Emphasis in Organizational Communication
Skills
Extensive training strengthened pastry technique and production capability.
Bakery and restaurant experience
Plated dessert presentation elevated visual appeal and service quality.
Dessert production for special events supported smooth event execution.
Multi-tier wedding and celebration cakes delivered polished presentation for special occasions.
Menu planning
Dessert preparation
Ingredient knowledge
Sanitation practices
Recipe development
Allergen awareness
Attention to detail
Adaptive and creative
Certification
ServSafe Food Production Manager Certification
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
01.2017 - 01.2026Read More
Pastry Chef
The Bakery at Sullivan
01.2012 - 01.2017Read More
Cake Decorator
Desserts by Helen
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Prep Cook
Churchill Downs
01.2010 - 01.2010Read More
Bartender/Server/Trainer
Chili’s Bar and Grill
01.2007 - 01.2009Read More
Sullivan University
MBA from Hospitality Management
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Sullivan University
Associate of Science from Baking and Pastry Arts
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Bachelor of Arts from Communication
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