Dylan Karratti
Los Angeles,US
Summary
18+ years in diverse restaurant settings, including fine dining, fast-casual, hotels, catering, pop-ups/off-site events and festivals. In the last decade I've specialized in kitchen management, team development/training, marketing, worldwide restaurant openings and menu/recipe development for prominent restaurant groups. As a seasoned professional, I'm confident in my ability to excel in any culinary role and positively impacting any team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
CAA Kitchen
Los Angeles, California
10.2025 - Current
- Innovated daily specials based on customer preferences and seasonal availability.
- Planned and organized elaborate catering events for high end events.
Executive Kitchen Manager
La Popular CDMX
Los Angeles
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Oversaw hiring and training of all BOH staff for 5 US openings.
- R & D/Recipe developed for La Popular and Eureka Restaurants.
Executive Chef
FOX Corporation
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Create and execute constantly evolving menus
- Offsite catering for film/tv cast and crew
Executive Chef
Sweet Chick
Los Angeles
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Directly managed/opened several locations and coordinated company's expansion
- Pivoted restaurant's concept to fast-casual after COVID closures and increased companies overall profitability
Chef de Cuisine
Viale Dei Romani
Beverly Hills
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Wood-Fired cookery
- Sourcing high quality ingredient
Executive Chef
Mokupuni
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Elevated pop-up that led to a brick & mortar
- Private Event/Catering
- Branding/local marketing
Education
Culinary Arts Management -
College of the Canyons
Los AngelesSkills
- P&L Management
- Food & Labor Cost Management
- New Restaurant Openings
- Creating Seasonal Menus
- Hiring, Training and Retaining Employees
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Leadership By Example
- Microsoft Office
- Genuine Passion for Culinary Arts
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Marketing/Promotion
Timeline
Chef
CAA Kitchen
10.2025 - Current
Executive Kitchen Manager
La Popular CDMX
07.2023 - 10.2025
Executive Chef
FOX Corporation
01.2023 - 07.2023
Executive Chef
Sweet Chick
04.2018 - 01.2023
Chef de Cuisine
Viale Dei Romani
01.2016 - 04.2018
Executive Chef
Mokupuni
04.2014 - 01.2016
Culinary Arts Management -
College of the Canyons