Ann Marie Soohoo
Totowa,New Jersey
Summary
Passionate Corporate Chef with a strong background in luxury appliance market. Impeccable reputation for building relationships, both the trade and individual clients. Mastery creating guest experiences, leading large-scale events, and creating content to engage audiences, build brand loyalty and drive business growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Chef
Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove
Pine Brook, New Jersey
10.2013 - 01.2025
- An expert in the luxury kitchen appliance market, as a corporate chef, expanding sales and the corporate public image.
- Statistics prove appliance sales increase by 40% when clients attend chef-led events, and spend personal time with a corporate chef compared to clients who do not.
- Worked alongside marketing to produce engaging social media content, elevating brand visibility.
Director of Culinary and Events
Soohoo + Allen Fine Catering
New Jersey/New York, New Jersey
01.2000 - 10.2013
- Managed catering and event logistics.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and clients, optimizing cost-efficiency, and always ensuring quality.
President
Hotel Destination Management Group
Brielle, NJ
04.2009 - 04.2013
- Published the Hotel Neighborhood Restaurant List, a local dining guide for hotel guests.
- Featured in 150 hotel properties, with a sales force of 10.
- Increased local restaurant sales by 3% to 5%.
President
Tavent Hospitality Group
Jersey City, NJ
09.2007 - 02.2009
- Designed and developed Tavent Hospitality start-up destination management division for parent company, Tavent LLC.
- Six hotels implemented this in-house management model during my one-year contract.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NYBachelor of Science - Marketing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJSkills
- Client Experience Management
- Skilled Public Speaker
- Engaging Cooking Demonstrations
- Specialized in vegetarian and plant-based cooking
- Expertise in Culinary Techniques
- Event Management
- Social Media Content
Timeline
Corporate Chef
Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove
10.2013 - 01.2025
President
Hotel Destination Management Group
04.2009 - 04.2013
President
Tavent Hospitality Group
09.2007 - 02.2009
Director of Culinary and Events
Soohoo + Allen Fine Catering
01.2000 - 10.2013
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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