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Charlotte Grimm

Norfolk,VA

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 strong and confiedent pastry teams. Demonstrated expertise in menu planning and mastering various pastry techniques.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Pastry Chef

Max Ultimate Food
10.2022 - Current
  • Create seasonal menus of passed, stationed, and plated desserts
  • Write menus for catering clients based on party themes, requests, and restrictions
  • Work with sales team members to make personalized cakes, cookies, etc
  • Prepare department’s & staff’s prep lists for weekly & daily tasks
  • Work events to make sure desserts are executed correctly
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Trained new hires on proper techniques, safety protocols, and company policies, promoting a cohesive and efficient work environment.
  • Established a strong rapport with fellow chefs and kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and open communication to ensure seamless execution of daily operations.
  • Managed inventory of ingredients and supplies, ensuring optimal freshness while minimizing costs.

Head Pastry Chef

Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Curate menus for both the fine dining and casual restaurants
  • Delivered training sessions on advanced baking techniques to pastry staff members, sharing valuable industry knowledge and expertise.
  • Managed daily operations of the pastry department, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Fostered a culture of teamwork within the pastry department, promoting collaboration among staff members towards shared goals.
  • Trained and mentored team of apprentice bakers to maintain product quality and restaurant reputation.
  • Responsible for scheduling coverage of staff for kitchen needs
  • Review products on hand, decide what is needed to be prepared
  • Ordering products needed for production

Pastry Sous Chef

Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Streamlined pastry production by implementing efficient processes and techniques, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
  • Mentored junior pastry chefs, imparting valuable knowledge and skills to improve overall team performance.
  • Implemented creative plating techniques that elevated presentation aesthetics while maintaining practicality during service periods.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to develop innovative dessert menus for seasonal promotions and special events.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the culinary team by actively participating in menu development meetings and providing valuable input on dessert offerings.

Pastry Cook

Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux
03.2018 - 07.2021
  • Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.

Early Morning Breakfast Baker

Wegman’s Grocery Store
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Opened the breakfast section of the bakery
  • Baked off goods such as muffins, Danishes, and donuts
  • Continued to bake as the day went on
  • Prepped numbers to be baked off for the next morning
  • Helped with ordering frozen product
  • Began learning scratch breads and par-bake breads

Pastry Intern

Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse/23Sportscafe
03.2017 - 05.2017
  • Weekly prep for dessert menu
  • Make special dessert platters for parties
  • Salad/Dessert Line work: Making and plating of salads/plating of desserts
  • Help improve dessert production
  • Worked with executive chef to create new dessert ideas for menu

Education

B.S. - Baking and Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2017

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Independent Work
  • Adaptable
  • Task Focus
  • Communication Skills
  • Menu development
  • Recipe creation
  • Training staff
  • Catering
  • Restaurant experience

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.

Timeline

Executive Pastry Chef

Max Ultimate Food
10.2022 - Current

Head Pastry Chef

Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux
11.2021 - 10.2022

Pastry Sous Chef

Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux
07.2019 - 11.2021

Pastry Cook

Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux
03.2018 - 07.2021

Early Morning Breakfast Baker

Wegman’s Grocery Store
06.2017 - 03.2018

Pastry Intern

Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse/23Sportscafe
03.2017 - 05.2017

B.S. - Baking and Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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