Amy DeSanto
Leisure Hotels and Resorts
Pine River,MN
36
years of professional experience
Over 36 years of hospitality experience with vast experience in high volume food and pastry production. Creative and devoted to the importance of guest satisfaction. Strong leadership skills.
Work History
Culinary Task Force Manager/Pastry Chef /Chef
3 Years 5 Months- Traveled to multiple properties for varying amounts of time to improve and implement structured kitchen systems.
- Developed and enforced comprehensive standards for food safety, waste management and cleanliness.
- Worked with sales associates on cost control and improved ordering processes.
- Provided quality food and desserts customized to each property.
- Worked with a variety of people in many different settings.
Pastry Chef
27 Years 10 Months- Directed pastry operations across seven outlets, within a large resort, including scheduling staff and creating an efficient delivery system.
- Menu and product development.
- Created and supplied customized breads, pastries and celebration desserts for resort chefs, business groups and guests.
- Reputation of consistent visually stunning and delicious desserts tailored for both small and large-scale events.
- Cultivated unique traditions for long-term guests with specialty treats and events.
- Mentored, developed and maintained employees, many for 10+ years.
- Managed inventory for high volume seasonal property.
- Designed layout and execution of a new bakery.
Pastry Chef
2 Years 2 Months- Created over 100 wedding cakes in one year.
Pastry Cook
2 Years 2 Months- Assisted in pastry departments and various kitchen areas
Education
Associate of Arts - All Aspects Of Cooking, Baking And Hospitality.
Skills
Versatile skills
adaptable to different culinary settings
Meticulous attention to detail and pride in product.
Ability to cultivate positive relationships with staff and management
Strong work ethic
Successful history of maintaining staff
Timeline
Culinary Task Force Manager/Pastry Chef /Chef
Leisure Hotels and Resorts
03.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Pastry Chef
Maddens On Gull Lake
04.1995 - 02.2023Read More
Pastry Chef
Majestic Oaks
02.1993 - 04.1995Read More
Pastry Cook
Hyatt Recency
01.1991 - 03.1993Read More
California Culinary Academy
Associate of Arts from All Aspects Of Cooking, Baking And Hospitality.
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