Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Leadership Experience
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

CARISSA DASILVA

Coconut Creek,FL

Summary

Dynamic Executive Pastry Chef with extensive experience in South Florida, excelling in high-volume environments including luxury hotels, country clubs, and multi-operations like The Guitar Hotel. Recognized for innovative approaches to custom cakes and creative desserts, combined with exceptional leadership skills that drive team performance. A strong commitment to quality and presentation enhances guest experiences and drives repeat business. Seeking to leverage culinary expertise to elevate dessert offerings at a prestigious establishment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Chef

Pier 66 Hotel And Marina
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Pre-opening planning and post-opening leadership for the iconic hotel with 12 outlets, banquets, and catering.
  • Collaborated with other chefs in developing new recipes for pastries and desserts.
  • Scratch baking for several items, such as croissants, bonbons, pastries, and more, for a grab-and-go marketplace.
  • Produced pastries for the high-end, Michelin-aspired Calusso Restaurant.

Executive Pastry Chef

Harbor Beach Marriott’s Resort & Spa
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for the elevated pastry program for all outlets on the property, including three restaurants, in-room dining, banquets, catering, amenities, and the cake program.
  • Designed a cost-effective ordering process to help reduce food costs.
  • Initiated new offers and events for the property to raise and support guest satisfaction.
  • Reviewed cost sheets regularly to maintain profitability goals set by management.

Executive Pastry Chef

Mizner Country Club
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Re-opened Kitchen along with creating new outlet and banquet seasonal menus
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to develop procedures and processes for ease of production and efficiency
  • Created a team that fulfilled Member requests with efficiency and accuracy

Executive Pastry Chef

Lauderdale Yacht Club
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Executed the reopening of the pastry department and menu development.
  • Collaborated with the Executive Chef to have weekly, seasonal VIP dinners.
  • Generated a steady food cost of 18% monthly, with ordering and inventory.

Senior Pastry Sous Chef

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL
11.2017 - 08.2020
  • The opening team for the much-anticipated Guitar Hotel is responsible for producing pastries for over 15 outlets and banquets.
  • Oversaw the production of all outlets on the property, including VIP requests.
  • Research and Development for all new outlets, pre-grand reopening of the guitar.
  • Head team trainer for all new hires of sous chefs.
  • Supported bread, gelato, and chocolate program, and decorative pieces.

Pastry Sous Chef

Artisan Beach House at The Ritz Carlton Bal Harbour, FL
Bar Harbor, FL
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Part of the opening team of a new restaurant re-concept.
  • Executed cakes for weddings, birthdays, and hotel guests.
  • Confirms inventory and orders items for the pastry department.

Skills

  • Restaurant background
  • Menu planning
  • Food costing
  • Catering expertise
  • Dessert preparation
  • Vegan pastry
  • Custom Cakes
  • Creativity and innovation

Leadership Experience

  • Voted one of the best up and coming Pastry Chefs, 12/01/18
  • Featured on 'Sorted Foods', 01/01/21
  • Nominated for Manager of the quarter, 03/01/23
  • Supports local and major Wine & Food events and fundraisers

Accomplishments

  • Voted one of the best up and coming Pastry Chefs in 2018
  • Featured on "Sorted Foods" in 2021
  • Manager of the Quarter in 2023
  • Guest chefs in several local charities, fundraisers, celebrity dinners and Food & Wine Festivals in the region

Timeline

Pastry Chef

Pier 66 Hotel And Marina
08.2024 - Current

Executive Pastry Chef

Harbor Beach Marriott’s Resort & Spa
03.2022 - 08.2024

Executive Pastry Chef

Mizner Country Club
09.2021 - 03.2022

Executive Pastry Chef

Lauderdale Yacht Club
09.2020 - 05.2021

Senior Pastry Sous Chef

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL
11.2017 - 08.2020

Pastry Sous Chef

Artisan Beach House at The Ritz Carlton Bal Harbour, FL
06.2016 - 07.2017

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
CARISSA DASILVA