Ashley Pierre
Delray Beach
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at the Seattle Seahawks, excelling in kitchen operations and management. Proven track record in enhancing menu offerings and maintaining food costs under 20%. Recognized for excellent organizational skills and a fast-learning ability, driving team productivity in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Taskforce Chef
League of Extraordinary Chefs
West Palm Beach
08.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: West Palm Beach, FL
- I worked as a contractor for MLB major and minor league teams, overseeing meals for players and coaches. I collaborated with the team nutritionist to create balanced and delicious menus. On game days, I also managed the timely delivery of pre-game meals, ensuring players were properly fueled and ready for peak performance. This experience honed my skills in precision planning and execution in high-pressure situations.
- I created daily specials, updated menu selections, onboarded and assisted in training new staff that where employed into the organization.
- West Palm Beach, FL
Sous Chef
Hyatt regency key west
Key West
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
Banquet Sous Chef
Pinehurst Resort & Country Club
Aberdeen
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Executive Chef
Graduate Hotel
Oxford
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Sous Chef
320 Guest Ranch
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Responsible for the breakfast buffet and staff lunch. Totalling of 180 people per day. Creating my daily breakfast menu and staff lunch.
Executive Sous Chef
The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
West Palm Beach
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: West Palm Beach, FL
- West Palm Beach, FL
Sous Chef
Seattle Seahawks
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the executive suites of the stadium. Fulfilling out the menu items that were ordered by the guests for the game for each suite of the stadium.
Sous Chef
Mammoth Mountain
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Was supported in one of the prestigious parts of the mountain 'parallax'.
Sous Chef
Grand View Lodge
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Help support the dinner service at the lodge and also covered up for any shortcomings the restaurant would have trouble with.
Sous Chef
Blaze Restaurant Group
Blue Hill
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Blue Hill, ME
- Blue Hill, ME
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Tideline Resort & Spa
Lake Worth
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Lake Worth, FL
- I managed the inventory daily and checked all the stations to see if they were ready for the day.
- Lake Worth, FL
Sous Chef
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Boca Raton, FL
- I Managed two franchise food courts: Chicken Grill and Pollo Tropical. I oversaw daily specials, and staff coordination, and ensured smooth service. Maintained food costs under 20% and conducted daily inventory checks. I also led a team of 13, in the process I enhanced my leadership skills to overcome challenges effectively.
- Boca Raton, FL
Junior Sous Chef
Delray Beach Club
Delray Beach
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Delray Beach, FL
- Delray Beach, FL
Line Cook
Turtle Creek Golf Club
Jupiter
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Jupiter, FL
- Jupiter, FL
Cook II
Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Beach Club and Resort
Boca Raton
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: Boca Raton, FL
- Boca Raton, FL
Sous Chef
Stetson University
10.2023
- Support helps to finish off the huge party of the homecoming of the school.
Support Chef
Jarvitz Center
01.2023
Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2020
Associates - Culinary Arts
Lincoln Culinary Institute
01.2009
Skills
- KITCHEN OPERATIONS
- KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
- EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
- FAST LEARNER
- DOCUMENTATION SKILLS
- PROCESS FLOW
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe
References
- Chef Bob Aungst, Founder, League of Extraordinary Chefs, cb@chefbobaungst.com
- Chef Rob Octela, Founder, Chef Rob Octela LLC, Chefrobertoctela@gmail.com
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Creole, Fluent
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hyatt regency key west
11.2024 - 01.2025
Banquet Sous Chef
Pinehurst Resort & Country Club
05.2024 - 09.2024
Executive Chef
Graduate Hotel
03.2024 - 05.2024
Sous Chef
Stetson University
10.2023
Sous Chef
320 Guest Ranch
07.2023 - 10.2023
Executive Sous Chef
The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
03.2023 - 05.2023
Support Chef
Jarvitz Center
01.2023
Sous Chef
Mammoth Mountain
04.2022 - 06.2022
Sous Chef
Seattle Seahawks
01.2022 - 12.2022
Traveling Taskforce Chef
League of Extraordinary Chefs
08.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
Grand View Lodge
08.2021 - 11.2021
Sous Chef
Blaze Restaurant Group
05.2021 - 07.2021
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Tideline Resort & Spa
10.2020 - 04.2021
Sous Chef
Florida Atlantic University
10.2018 - 08.2020
Junior Sous Chef
Delray Beach Club
08.2017 - 09.2018
Line Cook
Turtle Creek Golf Club
07.2016 - 07.2017
Cook II
Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Beach Club and Resort
10.2010 - 09.2013
Florida Atlantic University
Associates - Culinary Arts
Lincoln Culinary Institute
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