Brittany Nelson
Buffalo
Summary
Diligent Pastry Chef with background in developing innovative and aesthetically pleasing desserts. Consistently delivered high-quality results in fast-paced environments and successfully led kitchen teams. Demonstrated expertise in menu planning and mastering various pastry techniques.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastry Chef
The Buffalo Club
- Current
- Company Overview: #15 Platinum Club of America
- Coordinate, direct and manage the pastry operations to achieve maximum profitability and guest satisfaction
- Participated in Club committee meetings contributing to brainstorming, P&L analysis, and event planning
- Direct and manage property operations to assure optimum performance
- Encourage and enforce goal setting, motivation/discipline to employees
- Control of general expenses and resolving guest-related issues in accordance with company goals
- #15 Platinum Club of America
Pastry Chef
Oak Hill Country Club
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Planning and execution of all pastry production under Executive Chef
- Supervised a team of four full-time and 2 part-time pastry cooks
- Provided continuous high standard dining and event planning to all 1500 members
- Successfully navigated a F&B budget of 1.5 million annual food revenue
Pastry Chef of Fine Dining Outlets
Nemacolin Resort
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond
- Run pastry programs for Lautrec and Aqueous restaurants
- Train staff in plating and execution of desserts
- Write seasonal Pre Fixe menus and weekly running tasting menus
- Requisition supplies and equipment
- Work within pre-established budget
- Research current trends
- Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond
Pastry Chef
Bayona Restaurant
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: Forbes Four-Star
- Responsible for evolving seasonal dessert menu and daily specials
- Performed in accordance to restaurants’ southern cuisine
- Directed pastry staff in task performance
- Accountable for record keeping and inventory
- Forbes Four-Star
Pastry Assistant
Windsor Court Hotel
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: Forbes Four-Star
- Execution of hotel and restaurant desserts
- Assisted with writing dessert menus and recipe development
- Supervised team of four pastry cooks
- Designed specialty cakes and chocolate showpieces
- Forbes Four-Star
Pastry Chef de Partie
Nemacolin Resort
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond
- Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond
Baker
Bartram House Bakery
08.2010 - 03.2011
Pastry cook
Nemacolin Resort
04.2010 - 08.2010
Education
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, Pa07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Advertising/Public Relations
Penn State University
State College, Pa05.2007
Skills
- Proficient in use of modern baking equipment and techniques
- Strong savory culinary skills
- Creative use of savory flavor profiles in desserts
- Excellent aesthetic skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Team management
- Menu development
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Oak Hill Country Club
05.2016 - 12.2019
Pastry Chef of Fine Dining Outlets
Nemacolin Resort
09.2013 - 04.2016
Pastry Chef
Bayona Restaurant
02.2013 - 08.2013
Pastry Assistant
Windsor Court Hotel
09.2012 - 02.2013
Pastry Chef de Partie
Nemacolin Resort
03.2011 - 08.2012
Baker
Bartram House Bakery
08.2010 - 03.2011
Pastry cook
Nemacolin Resort
04.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Advertising/Public Relations
Penn State University
Executive Pastry Chef
The Buffalo Club
- Current
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
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