Anthony Armendariz
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated personal chef with over 30 years in culinary arts. Expertise in meal preparation, attention to detail, and building strong client relationships. Committed to enhancing dining experiences through tailored menus and immaculate kitchen operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Chef
Self-employeed
Los Angeles, CA
01.1993 - Current
- Developed customized meal plans based on individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Sourced high-quality, seasonal ingredients to enhance culinary offerings.
- Prepared and presented diverse menus for various occasions, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Managed kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness and organization standards.
- Cooked 320 meals per day and served at residences or delivered to requested locations.
Sous Chef
ARCA
Roatan
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Developed and executed innovative menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock control practices.
- Trained new culinary team members on operational standards and safety protocols.
Line Cook
Patina Restaurant Group Accounting
Los Angeles
02.2014 - Current
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.
- Streamlined food prep processes, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
- Maintained inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Executed high-quality meal presentation, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Implemented new cooking techniques, elevating overall dish quality and consistency.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders during busy shifts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Internaional School of Culinary Arts
North Hollywood, CA08-2021
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Client relationship building
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation practices
Accomplishments
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Prepared 320 meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
- Created signature dish which generated high-interest and became best-selling dinner entrée for a staple dish.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Licensed Executive Chef / Top Team Player.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Sous Chef
ARCA
08.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Patina Restaurant Group Accounting
02.2014 - Current
Personal Chef
Self-employeed
01.1993 - Current
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Internaional School of Culinary Arts