Charlotte Grimm
Newington
Summary
Diligent pastry chef with a proven track record in creating innovative and visually stunning desserts. Expertise in menu planning and mastery of diverse pastry techniques consistently results in high-quality outcomes within fast-paced environments. Successfully led skilled pastry teams, fostering collaboration and creativity to elevate culinary experiences. A passion for pushing the boundaries of dessert artistry drives a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Pastry Chef
Steinhilber's Restaurant
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Led creation of seasonal dessert, showcasing innovative techniques and designs.
- Managed daily operations of the pastry department, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high quality standards.
- Mentored junior pastry chefs, enhancing skills in baking and presentation standards and techniques.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork within the pastry department, promoting collaboration among staff members towards shared goals.
- Designed custom cakes and pastries for special events, exceeding client expectations consistently.
- Evaluated and refined recipes to optimize flavor profiles while adhering to dietary restrictions.
- Streamlined production processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste in pastry operations.
- Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during high-demand events.
- Established effective communication channels between front-of-house and back-of-house teams, enhancing operational efficiency during peak service hours.
- Coordinated with event planners to design custom dessert tables that aligned with client themes and preferences, resulting in memorable experiences for attendees.
Executive Pastry Chef
Max Ultimate Food
Boston, MA
10.2022 - 01.2025
- 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
Newport, RI
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
Newport, RI
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
Newport, RI
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
Westwood, MA
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
Uncasville, CT
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, RI05.2017
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
Head Pastry Chef
Steinhilber's Restaurant
02.2025 - 01.2026
Executive Pastry Chef
Max Ultimate Food
10.2022 - 01.2025
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