DANIEL SCHWEIZER
Williamsburg
Summary
Lead Photographer with 4+ years of experience directing creative photo shoots and pioneering digital workflow systems. Demonstrates strong skills in visual storytelling, mentoring, and team collaboration, consistently delivering high-impact visual narratives. Passionate about fostering positive client relationships and optimizing studio operations to achieve project success.
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Cornette
05.2025 - Current
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
LINE COOK
Cornette
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Lead kitchen operations for multiple stations, coordinate food preparation timing, and maintain quality standards while supervising junior staff members
- Execute precise timing of food preparation sequences, maintain temperature controls, and implement food safety protocols
- Foster team coordination during peak service hours, ensuring seamless communication between front and back of house operations
BUSSER
The Mint
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintain cleanliness during operations by clearing and resetting tables, coordinating with servers, and ensuring optimal guest flow during peak hours.
- Fostered seamless communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams to expedite service and resolve guest concerns promptly
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
Cady
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Led creative direction for diverse photo shoots, pioneered digital workflow systems, and mentored junior photographers while delivering high-impact visual narratives
- Managed multiple concurrent projects, optimized studio operations, and built lasting client relationships through exceptional service delivery
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to execute complex shoots, fostered positive client relationships, and delivered projects within deadlines
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Lyman High school
05.2017
Skills
- Creative Direction, Digital Workflow, Mentoring, Visual Storytelling, Team Collaboration
- Farm to table
- Safe handling
- Menu planning
- Menu development
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Knife skills
- Detail-oriented
- Plating
- Staff training
LANGUAGES
English (Native), German (Proficient).
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cornette
05.2025 - Current
LINE COOK
Cornette
04.2024 - 06.2025
BUSSER
The Mint
10.2023 - 04.2024
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
Cady
05.2018 - 08.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Lyman High school
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