Arleigh Kent-Orr

I was hired with open arms in January 2021 and have been treated as family since. I left my position when my partner's work took us to Los Angles but I have since returned until I relocate this Spring to Santa Fe for schooling.

The German Café is a treasure to my heart. It is a small, quaint café and bistro located in the cotton exchange in Wilmington, North Carolina. It was originally opened in 1985 by Alice Hudson, a German immigrant, who wished to take care of her family and community by serving the food of her heritage.

I was honored to assist with the beginning stages of opening Vivian Howard's new restaurant, The Counter. I helped in every role that was needed to be filled including front of house, food running, and bartending. I was enamored by the care and creativity of the food and was touched to see southern cuisine honored in such a thoughtfully crafted way.

I am grateful for my experience with DMC Catering and the lovely staff I was able to connect with during my short but sincerely, special time with them. I helped provide catering service for a wide array of events and parties including a Tiffany & Co jewelry debut, lively weddings, and film premieres. We collaborated to ensure high-quality and attentive service, both with food service and hospitality.

Chao Krung Thai is one of the oldest, and in my opinion most authentic, Thai restaurants in Los Angeles. It is a family-owned restaurant and Chef Amanda was constantly creating new dishes to showcase the beauty of Thailand and it's dynamic flavors. I immersed myself within our menu and within Thai culture to provide diligent, friendly and knowledgeable service to our loyal cliental.