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Brendan Starrs

Princeville,HI

Summary

This Island has been so good to me! After ten years in the NYC fine dining scene, I moved to Hawaii and have been able to try my hand at outdoor and adventure guiding while continuing to cook privately for families and events. The last two years I've been working seasonally as trip leader for an international culinary and cultural tour company. Between trips, I've kept my cooking skills sharp working as a contracted chef for an old colleague's business on Lanai. I am looking forward contributing to the community here on Kauai again.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Grill Cook/Garde Manger

Lanai City Bar and Grill
Lanai City, HI
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
  • Trained new employees on grill operations and safety protocols.
  • Organized delivery services for catering events as requested.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Trip Leader

Modern Adventure
Mediterranean/Mexico
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Supervised group travel to ensure safety and comfort of travelers.
  • Researched and planned trips, including destinations, transportation, accommodations, activities and meals.

Private Chef

Self-employeed
Princeville , HI
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Designed creative dishes to showcase culinary talents as requested by clients.
  • Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
  • Planned and prepared meals for private clients and events according to dietary requirements and preferences.

Horseback Guide

Princeville Ranch
Princeville , HI
03.2015 - 10.2022
  • Managed tour scheduling, including private and group tours, to optimize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • care and training of livestock

Chef Contractor During BNP Paribas

Sudexo Live/Love Love Chicken/Lionels Fountain
Palm Springs, CA
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • This is an event I am invited by the Lanai City Bar and Grill owners to work at annually representing and assisting to manage their concession brands at the tennis tournament.

Education

Outdoor Educator/Wilderness First Responder - Outdoor Education

National Outdoor Leadership School
Palmer, AK
08-2018

Associate of Arts - Culinary

French Culinary Institute
New York, NY
06-2007

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Portioning
  • Knife skills
  • Food grilling
  • Plating
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • HACCP regulations
  • Food handling and sanitation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Grill Cook/Garde Manger

Lanai City Bar and Grill
11.2024 - 01.2025

Trip Leader

Modern Adventure
11.2022 - 10.2024

Chef Contractor During BNP Paribas

Sudexo Live/Love Love Chicken/Lionels Fountain
03.2022 - 03.2022

Private Chef

Self-employeed
01.2019 - 01.2024

Horseback Guide

Princeville Ranch
03.2015 - 10.2022

Outdoor Educator/Wilderness First Responder - Outdoor Education

National Outdoor Leadership School

Associate of Arts - Culinary

French Culinary Institute

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