Open To Work
BRIANNA LUPIA
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Summary
With over 25 years of experience in the culinary industry, I have honed my skills in a variety of roles, ranging from line cook to Executive Sous Chef. I am dedicated to continuously refining my craft, thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, and am a committed team player.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PRIVATE CHEF
Cuvee Big Island Hawaii
Big Island, Hawaii
- Occasional Gig Work.
PRIVATE CHEF
Kukio Golf and Beach Resort
Big Island, HI
- Ongoing Engagement with Clients.
Events Head Chef
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii
02.2026 - Current
Owner/Operator
"Bree's Eats" Catering/Private Chef Services
Big Island, HI
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Banquet Chef
Four Seasons Resort Hualali
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Left to pursue my own Private Chef/Catering Business.
Nightime Lead Cook/Supervisor
Papa Kona Restaurant
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
05.2023 - 12.2023
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Lava Lava Beach Club
Waikoloa, HI
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Restaurant closed for renovations and accepted position at different location.
SOUS CHEF
Brasserie Ten Ten Restaurant
Downtown Boulder, CO
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Moved to Big Island, Hawaii.
SOUS CHEF
Taos Ski Valley Resort
Taos, NM
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Moved to Colorado.
LEAD LINE COOK
Wuksachi Lodge
Sequoia National Park, CA
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Seasonal Contract
ASSISTANT CATERING CHEF
Rush Creek Lodge
, CA
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Seasonal Contract
HEAD CHEF
7D Ranch
Cody, Wyoming
03.2018 - 09.2018
Seasonal Contract
LEAD COOK/NIGHT SUPERVISOR
Deleware North Corporation, Yavapai Lodge
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Seasonal Contract
LINE COOK/LEAD COOK
ARAMARK, Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, CA
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Seasonal Contract
SOUS CHEF
Positive Carry Private Luxury 62 Meter Motor Yacht
France, Italy, Spain, NYC
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Mediterranean Ocean
SOUS CHEF
Un-Cruise Adventure Cruises
Alaska
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Seasonal Contract
NIGHT COOK/KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
ARAMARK Offshore
Gulf of Mexico, LA
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Atwood Advantage Drill Ship
ASSISTANT GALLEY COOK/SOUS CHEF
The Nature Conservancy
Palmyra Atoll, Pacific Ocean
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Seasonal Contract
- Palmyra Atoll, Pacific Ocean
Head Chef
Otter Bar Lodge & Whitewater Kayaking School
Redding, California
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Seasonal Contract
LINE COOK
Deer Valley Ski Resort
Park City, UT
12.2012 - 04.2013
- Seasonal Contract
PREP CHEF
Kennicott Glacier Lodge
Wrangell, Alaska
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Seasonal Contract
Events Chef
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
Honolulu, HI
02.2026 - Current
BREAKFAST/DINNER COOK
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Bottom of the Grand Canyon, AZ
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Phantom Ranch, Grand Canyon
LINE COOK
DNC Parks & Resorts, Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park, CA
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Wuksachi Lodge, Sequoia National Park
- Seasonal Position
Skills
- Culinary Expertise & Technique
- Menu Development & Recipe Creation
- Kitchen Management & Leadership
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Customer Service & Communication
- Adaptability & Creativity
References
- Ben Lockett, Head Chef at ARAMARK Offshore & Lic.Merc.Marin, 130 Pennsilvania Ave, Winter Garden, FL, 34787, 407-579-7791, cfmk66@yahoo.com
- Chris Gibson, Chef at Deer Valley Ski Resort, 2250 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City, UT, 84060, 435-649-1000, cgibson@deervalley.com
- Laurie Moore, Director of Palmyra Program, The Nature Conservancy, 923 Nu'uanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI, 96817, 808-587-6282, lmoore@tnc.org
CERTS/TRAINING
- High School Diploma, 2002, Chittenango, NY
- Serve Safe Cert.
- Food Handlers Card (various locations)
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- Offshore Water Survival Training
- Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG 1)
- STCW 95 Certification/Training
- Merchant Mariners Credential w/ Food Handlers Cert.
- HUET (helicopter Underwater Egress Training)
- Fluent in English and conversational Spanish
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$75000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Events Head Chef
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
02.2026 - Current
Events Chef
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
02.2026 - Current
Owner/Operator
"Bree's Eats" Catering/Private Chef Services
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Banquet Chef
Four Seasons Resort Hualali
12.2023 - 06.2024
Nightime Lead Cook/Supervisor
Papa Kona Restaurant
05.2023 - 12.2023
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Lava Lava Beach Club
12.2022 - 05.2023
SOUS CHEF
Brasserie Ten Ten Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2022
SOUS CHEF
Taos Ski Valley Resort
10.2019 - 12.2020
LEAD LINE COOK
Wuksachi Lodge
04.2019 - 10.2019
ASSISTANT CATERING CHEF
Rush Creek Lodge
11.2018 - 04.2019
HEAD CHEF
7D Ranch
03.2018 - 09.2018
LEAD COOK/NIGHT SUPERVISOR
Deleware North Corporation, Yavapai Lodge
05.2017 - 10.2017
LINE COOK/LEAD COOK
ARAMARK, Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
07.2015 - 10.2016
SOUS CHEF
Positive Carry Private Luxury 62 Meter Motor Yacht
07.2014 - 10.2014
SOUS CHEF
Un-Cruise Adventure Cruises
05.2014 - 07.2014
NIGHT COOK/KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
ARAMARK Offshore
02.2014 - 04.2014
ASSISTANT GALLEY COOK/SOUS CHEF
The Nature Conservancy
08.2013 - 12.2013
Head Chef
Otter Bar Lodge & Whitewater Kayaking School
05.2013 - 08.2013
LINE COOK
Deer Valley Ski Resort
12.2012 - 04.2013
PREP CHEF
Kennicott Glacier Lodge
05.2012 - 09.2012
BREAKFAST/DINNER COOK
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
09.2009 - 10.2011
LINE COOK
DNC Parks & Resorts, Sequoia National Park
09.2008 - 09.2009
PRIVATE CHEF
Cuvee Big Island Hawaii
PRIVATE CHEF
Kukio Golf and Beach Resort