CHARLES GIANGARRA
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Executive Chef with a strong grasp of efficient organization and process management. Successfully coordinated all aspects of kitchen operations and administration, prioritizing the quality of management and line staff to ensure customer satisfaction. Skilled in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising staff at all levels for menu preparation, production, presentation, and service. Demonstrated ability to set and communicate strategic direction that motivates the organization and drives the achievement of shared goals. Committed to maintaining high standards of profitability, customer service, and integrity. Proficient in adjusting purchasing practices, inventory, and staffing levels to optimize costs while meeting the needs of different volume locations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef
Asher Edelman
09.2007 - 12.2024
- Prepared wholesome, organic family meals including lunch for15 and multi-course dinners for20
- Prepared buffet-style special event dinners for more than50 attendees
- Performed household grocery shopping
Personal Chef
Jamie Zimmerman
10.2009 - 02.2016
- Prepared multi-course meals and intimate dinners for family and friends, as well as holiday feasts for up to18 people
Executive Chef/Consultant
Il Torchio
05.2007 - 10.2007
- Participated in restaurant and kitchen design with owners
- Designed special pairing menus for wine-tasting dinners
- Conceptualized and implemented tapas, pasta, and panini menu
- Controlled inventory and food costs through stringent portion control
- Trained new cooks on difficult menus
Executive Chef
La Bottega
11.2006 - 05.2007
- Responsible for total operation of kitchen, including inventory and food cost control
- Implemented special events and wine tasting menus
- Started new tapas menu and trained new cooks for sister restaurant
Chef de Cuisine
Divine Bar
01.2006 - 11.2006
- Oversaw total kitchen operation including hiring and training of12 employees
- Created daily specials with frequent variety according to season
Executive Chef
Zanza Bar & Restaurant
11.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed entire kitchen operation including hiring, training and developing a staff of8
- Conceptualized and implemented worldly tapas menu
- Sourced and contracted purveyors
Executive Chef/Consultant
Manahatta Restaurant & Lounge
06.2003 - 11.2003
- Managed kitchen and staff of12
- Carried out responsibilities similar to those listed above
Executive Chef
Barca Tapas & Lounge
04.2002 - 06.2003
- Collaborated with the team of owners and general manager in developing business plan for restaurant opening
- Conceptualized and implemented Mediterranean Tapas menu
- Oversaw kitchen, hiring and training of staff of10, sourcing purveyors and controlling inventory and costs
- Assisted GM in daily operations
Executive Chef
Convivium Osteria
02.2002 - 03.2002
- Performed functions identical to those previously outlined
Sous Chef
Chicama/Pipa
09.1999 - 03.2001
- Worked directly with executive chef and chef de cuisine
- Responsible for daily specials and new menu ideas
- Controlled product quality and consistency
Sous Chef
Moomba
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Managed late night kitchen and product quality
- Expedited production to ensure timely table turnover
- Controlled daily inventory
Roundsman
Park Avenue Café
06.1998 - 01.1999
- Worked directly for and closely with executive chef and chef de cuisine on operation of entire kitchen
- Prepared stocks, soups, and covered various stations as needed
Executive Chef
Obeca-li
05.1997 - 06.1998
- Oversaw total operation of kitchen including hiring and training of a staff of14
- Controlled food output and served as expediter, to ensure table turnover was efficient
- Managed daily and monthly inventory
Sous Chef
Aria/Swing St.
04.1993 - 03.1997
- Maintained total control of kitchen
- Planned daily specials and community events
- Planned large event menus
Education
High School Diploma -
Patchouge-Medford High School
Medford, NY06-1983
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Client relationship building
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Culinary expertise
- Grilling techniques
- Vegetarian cooking
- Kitchen preparation
- Different culinary techniques
- Grocery shopping
- Ingredient sourcing
- Recipe development
- Special events
- Allergy awareness
- Menu planning
- Special diet accommodation
- International cuisine
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Personal Chef
Jamie Zimmerman
10.2009 - 02.2016
Personal Chef
Asher Edelman
09.2007 - 12.2024
Executive Chef/Consultant
Il Torchio
05.2007 - 10.2007
Executive Chef
La Bottega
11.2006 - 05.2007
Chef de Cuisine
Divine Bar
01.2006 - 11.2006
Executive Chef
Zanza Bar & Restaurant
11.2003 - 01.2005
Executive Chef/Consultant
Manahatta Restaurant & Lounge
06.2003 - 11.2003
Executive Chef
Barca Tapas & Lounge
04.2002 - 06.2003
Executive Chef
Convivium Osteria
02.2002 - 03.2002
Sous Chef
Chicama/Pipa
09.1999 - 03.2001
Sous Chef
Moomba
01.1999 - 09.1999
Roundsman
Park Avenue Café
06.1998 - 01.1999
Executive Chef
Obeca-li
05.1997 - 06.1998
Sous Chef
Aria/Swing St.
04.1993 - 03.1997
High School Diploma -
Patchouge-Medford High School
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