Annabelle Finefrock
New York,New York
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Chef and Assistant
Bengingi
New York, NY
04.2024 - Current
- I create and develop a weekly newsletter for 95,000 subscribers
- Assist in closing deals with clients for catering events up to 150 people
- Prep and cook for events, while assisting in the decor and tablescapes to fit the occasion
Private Chef
Private Family
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Plan and prepare meals 5 days a week for a family of 6
- Create menus with farmer's market organic produce, using what is in season
- Organized special events and dinner parties for clients and guests, including menu planning and presentation
Chef Instructor
Private Family Client
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized hands-on cooking classes for up to 9 students to gain experience in dinner party hosting
- Created lesson plans and menus, monitored student progress, and provided feedback on their performance.
Private Chef
Private Estate
Montecito, California
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Executed 12 meals weekly for a high- profile family of four.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, and stocking of the families' pantry
- Planned, cooked and served meals for the family
Server
Finney's Crafthouse and Kitchen
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Worked FOH at the highest-grossing restaurant in Santa Barbara
- Served up to 45 guests during rush hour shifts while maintaining great service and attention to detail
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Helped train new staff in FOH
Social Media Manager
Finney's Crafthouse
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed digital marketing strategies and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention, engagement, reputation and revenue-focused activities
- Improved short- and long-term digital marketing strategies
- I executed this social media strategy through audience research, constant engagement, and designing eye-catching advertisements for the company
Education
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Educational Studies
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Laguna Blanca School
Santa Barbara, CA06.2018
Accomplishments
- Competed in season 2 of a competition cooking show with America's Test Kitchen on Amazon Prime Video and placed top 5, out of thousands of applicants in April 2024
Timeline
Catering Chef and Assistant
Bengingi
04.2024 - Current
Private Chef
Private Family
08.2023 - Current
Chef Instructor
Private Family Client
02.2023 - 08.2023
Private Chef
Private Estate
06.2022 - 03.2023
Social Media Manager
Finney's Crafthouse
05.2019 - 01.2020
Server
Finney's Crafthouse and Kitchen
06.2016 - 06.2022
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Institute of Culinary Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Educational Studies
Chapman University
High School Diploma -
Laguna Blanca School