Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Citizenship
Timeline

Deidre Murphy

Executive Chef
Sandwich,MA

Summary


Culinary professional with a solid track record in creating exceptional dining experiences and managing high-volume kitchens. Adept at developing innovative menus and ensuring seamless kitchen operations. Known for a collaborative approach and adaptability to dynamic environments, consistently delivering high-quality results.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

The Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa
2025 - Current
  • Trained, coached, and evaluated kitchen staff through performance reviews and corrective action to enhance team efficiency.
  • Ensured a safe, sanitary, and compliant work environment by upholding all health department regulations and safety standards.
  • Boosted guests' satisfaction by designing innovative, diverse menus tailored to a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions.
  • Directed daily restaurant operations, including inventory management, ordering, and guest service functions.
  • Developed daily menus that showcase culinary innovation using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
  • Implemented special events promotions such as theme nights or cooking demonstrations to attract new clientele and boost sales revenues.

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Private Executive Chef

Chef Deidre, LLC
2012 - 2025
  • Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
  • Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized catering services tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Lasell University, Auburndale, Massachusetts

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • Team leadership
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Special events
  • Catering and events
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Inventory control
  • Kitchen management
  • Operations management

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Manager
  • AllergyHome
  • CPR & First Aid

Citizenship

  • A dual citizen of the European Union and the United States, possessing unrestricted work and residency rights in both. Holds a Spanish Foreigner Identification Number (NIE).

Timeline

Executive Chef - The Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa
2025 - Current
Private Executive Chef - Chef Deidre, LLC
2012 - 2025
Lasell University - Bachelor of Arts, B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Deidre MurphyExecutive Chef