Charles Lawrence Core
Ardmore,OK
Summary
Full time Private Chef position
Vastly experienced Chef with a passion for the culinary arts and preparing daily delectable meals. Well-versed in the appropriate handling of foods and plating arrangements. Extensive experience in dealing with organic ingredients and cooking international cuisine. Organized and creative to follow directions and instructions, including dietary & allergy restrictions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/Executive Chef
King Aerospace Commercial Corporation
04.2011 - Current
- Full Front and Back of the house responsibility for new restaurant servicing the corporate and contract employees of a private Aerospace Corporation
- Site selection, lease negotiation, financial statement preparation, concept development, menu development, institute purchasing guidelines
- Full Culinary responsibility for a 1000 acre private hunting ranch catering to VIP guests of the Aerospace division and personal guests of the owner
- Includes meal preparation for parties as intimate as 2 and up to 500 guests
Freelance Private Chef
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Temporary private chef position for UES family of 5
- Duties include cooking and provisioning for residences in NYC and Hamptons estates
- Coordinating with personal assistant dietary and dining needs of principals and additional duties as needed
Freelance Private Chef
Motor Yacht Copasetic
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Responsible for all food and beverage service aboard a 150’ Expedition style yacht for up to 20 guests and 10 crew
Private Chef/ Estate Manager
The Panas Residence
11.2007 - 03.2009
- Overseeing all Estate operations, 8 acres
- Oversee care and maintenance of automobiles
- Oversee travel arrangements, and scheduling
- Responsible for nanny, gardener and housekeeper’s weekly schedule
- Responsible for household inventory
- Prepare daily lunch and dinner for family
- Maintain inventory of all food and kitchen supplies for estate
- Interface with independent contractors
- Work with real estate agents to expedite sale of estate
Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director
The Olde Farm Golf Club
10.2005 - 10.2007
- Upgrade Food and Beverage operation
- Institute new menus to appeal to a broad range of member’s tastes
- Coordinate with organic farmers and growers for food purchases
- Front of the house training for casual and fine dining
- Responsibility for banquets in excess of 300 people
- Complete P&L responsibility for department
- 25 Full time and Seasonal employees
- Increased sales from $350,000 to $800,000 in less than 2 years
- Interact with high profile/net worth members
Freelance Private Chef
05.2004 - 09.2005
- Various Positions-Private Yachts and Estates
- 108’ Mangusta Motor Yacht “Useless”, Sag Harbor, NY 12 week duration
- 130’ Trinity Motor Yacht “Big Easy”, Sitka, Alaska, 8 week duration
- 57m Perrini Navi Sailing Yacht “Morning Glory” Viareggio, Italy 3 month duration
- 150’ Feadship Motor Yacht, 1 month duration, Greek and Turkish Island tour
- Aspen, CO based estate, Private Chef, 12 week duration, Included travel to New York, Beirut, Lebanon and Kuwait City, Kuwait
Chef/Owner
Metro Grille
01.2000 - 04.2004
- Opened and operated my own restaurant, Metro Grille
- Casual fine dining with heavy regional American and Italian influences
- $1.2 million food sales, 100 seats
- 30 full time and part time employees
General Manager, Executive Chef
City Club of Rock Hill
02.1998 - 06.1999
- Opening and Operational responsibility for new Private Members dining club
- Fine dining with Regional American and International culinary influences
- Financial Accountability
- Interact with membership on a daily basis
- 50 full and part time employees
Owner
Core Hospitality Consultation
06.1995 - 02.1998
- Provided start up and operational consultations
- Jeremiah Tower’s “Stars” restaurant, Singapore
- “Barolo” restaurant, Soho, New York
- Splitt/Joss Hotel/Casino, Kiev, Ukraine
- “Camelot Seoul”, Seoul, South Korea
Private/Corporate Chef
Rupert Murdoch/News Corporation
11.1989 - 02.1995
- Responsibility for private dining in corporate headquarters including News Corporation, 20th Century Fox, New York Post, Harper Collins Publishers, TV Guide
- Interact daily with high profile/net worth individuals in private dining
- Plan menus including spa and heart healthy cuisine
- High end entertaining in Mr
- Murdoch’s homes around the world
- Served aboard Mr
- Murdoch’s Sailing Yacht “Morning Glory” as needed
- Served aboard chartered motor yachts and corporate aircraft as needed
Education
AOS Degree -
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY01.1984
Diploma Program - Facilities Management
New York University
NY, NY01.1995
High School Diploma -
Marine Military Academy
Harlingen, TX05.1979
Skills
- Strong knowledge of FOH and BOH operations
- Passionate, seasonally-driven palate
- Creating simple food composed of minimal, yet different ethnic ingredients
- Knowledge of wines, bartending and beverage service
- Experience in pastry and baking
- Experience in creating charcuterie, pasta, cheese making
- Experience in many types of cuisine including French, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Regional American, Vegan and Vegetarian
Children
No Children
Smoking
Non-smoker
Relocation
Free to relocate and travel as needed
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent health
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
General Manager/Executive Chef
King Aerospace Commercial Corporation
04.2011 - Current
Freelance Private Chef
05.2010 - 08.2010
Freelance Private Chef
Motor Yacht Copasetic
05.2009 - 08.2009
Private Chef/ Estate Manager
The Panas Residence
11.2007 - 03.2009
Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director
The Olde Farm Golf Club
10.2005 - 10.2007
Freelance Private Chef
05.2004 - 09.2005
Chef/Owner
Metro Grille
01.2000 - 04.2004
General Manager, Executive Chef
City Club of Rock Hill
02.1998 - 06.1999
Owner
Core Hospitality Consultation
06.1995 - 02.1998
Private/Corporate Chef
Rupert Murdoch/News Corporation
11.1989 - 02.1995
Diploma Program - Facilities Management
New York University
AOS Degree -
Culinary Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Marine Military Academy
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