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Chelsea Cruz

Mission Viejo,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef

  • Based in Orange County, serving internationally and locally
  • 15 years of culinary experience and 10 years of fine dining experience
  • Trained by master Chef Pascal Olhats as his apprentice/sous Chef for 8 years
  • Personal clients include NFL and NBA athletes, as well as many well-known CEOs, businessmen, and actors
  • Art featured in magazines including Forbes
  • Competed on national television for a game show called Man vs Master.

Lead Cook

Surf and Sand Resort
- 01.2023
  • Lead line cook, working high volume covers
  • (200-300 customers for dinner)
  • I am in charge of working every station and specialize in fish and all things coastal
  • Splashes focuses on California local cuisine and is located right over the ocean
  • The service style is elevated fine dining.

CEO

Connected Culinaire inc
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Connected Culinaire is a Network marketplace for the hospitality industry
  • Currently under development in the early stages
  • Developed the project as part of an incubator program and marketing destination
  • Participated in many upscale Charity Gala events alongside some of the best Chefs and restaurants in Orange County, helping raise over 3 million dollars in contributions towards 4 major charities.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.

Sous Chef

Mercado Modern Cuisine
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for kitchen management and implementing top-quality Covid safety requirements
  • Helped reopen the restaurant and rebuild their team
  • In charge of creating new menu ideas and training all staff
  • Awarded many accolades including Michelin plate in the Michelin guide for 2021-2023
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Assisted in budget planning and cost management efforts, helping the establishment maintain profitability without sacrificing quality or service standards.
  • Forbes honorable mention July issue 2021, Orange Coast magazine Best food and drink, and many other honorable mentions
  • Mercado continues to thrive, and my creations have become a permanent addition to their menu.

Line Cook

Pelican Hill Resort
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Specialized in fresh pasta and seafood
  • Pelican Hill Resort is a five-star Forbes-rated resort and was considered one of the top restaurants at the time of my employment
  • Served near 300 diners at a fine dining level.

Sous Chef

Pascal Olhats
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Tasks ranged from working pastry in the early morning to working special events off-site, such as Manesserro Farms, for cooking demonstrations, to private dinners for politicians and celebrities
  • Became his associate after working with him for his restaurants and transitioned into catering and special events
  • Pascal Olhats is an extraordinary French-born and trained Executive Chef and restaurateur
  • Owned and collaborated on a number of restaurants in Newport Beach over the past 32 years.

Sous Chef

Rancho Valencia Relais and chateaux
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Trained on California modern fusion and fine dining
  • Rancho Valencia in Del Mar, San Diego was considered to be the best resort in the country according to Forbes and U.S
  • News magazine
  • A five Forbes star-rated resort and a high-volume destination.

Line Cook

Montage Laguna Beach-Studio Restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Trained by a Michelin-starred chef
  • Studio restaurant is a 5-star restaurant located within a 5-star resort, considered one of the finest restaurants in Southern California.

Education

Associate of Arts - Food Science And Hospitality

The Art Institute of California
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Special dietary needs/ Nutrition
  • Team Management
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Nutritional Knowledge
  • Event Catering
  • International Cuisine
  • Professionalism
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Staff Scheduling

Accomplishments

  • Created signature dish which generated high-interest and became best-selling dinner entrée featured on Forbes Magazine
  • Sous Chef at the time recognized by the michilin guide in Santa Ana ,CA
  • Featured on National Television at the age of 23 on "Man vs Master" (runner up finalist )
  • Built a brand and Participated in Many Charities helping raise over 3 million dollars . (such as make a wish foundation,illumination foundation, and a culinary scholarship program.

Personal Information

Title: PRIVATE CHEF

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CEO

Connected Culinaire inc
01.2020 - 01.2023

Sous Chef

Mercado Modern Cuisine
01.2020 - 01.2022

Line Cook

Pelican Hill Resort
01.2017 - 01.2020

Sous Chef

Rancho Valencia Relais and chateaux
01.2016 - 01.2017

Sous Chef

Pascal Olhats
01.2015 - 01.2020

Line Cook

Montage Laguna Beach-Studio Restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2015

Private Chef

Lead Cook

Surf and Sand Resort
- 01.2023

Associate of Arts - Food Science And Hospitality

The Art Institute of California

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