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ELIZABETH MARLEN

Brooklyn

Summary

Line Cook relocating from LA with 6 years of diverse experience in both front-of-house and back-of-house roles. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

COOK

Lulu
Los Angeles
01.2024 - Current
  • Started in pastry and worked through all stations—salad, sandwich, and hot line (grill and sauté).
  • Managed heavy prep workloads while navigating demanding dinner services as line cook.
  • Acquired hands-on experience in both meat and fish butchery.
  • Shopped for the restaurant's produce at local farmers markets, learned how to spot quality product by engaging the senses

SERVER

Lulu
Los Angeles
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided exceptional service through expertise in food and wine pairings.
  • Cross-trained across all front-of-house roles, including host, barista, bartender, and server.

SERVER

Meteora
Hollywood
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Selected by Chef Kahn to be a part of the opening team for his new restaurant after transferring from Vespertine
  • Led and trained new staff while managing responsibilities as a section lead

FINE DINING SERVER

Vespertine
Culver City
12.2019 - 05.2022
  • Presented and served 13-16 course tasting menus with wine and beverage pairings.
  • Worked special events, private parties, and celebrity functions as a server and bartender.

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Resourcefulness
  • Productivity
  • Team Delegation

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Spanish, Proficient

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

COOK

Lulu
01.2024 - Current

SERVER

Lulu
09.2022 - 01.2024

SERVER

Meteora
05.2022 - 08.2022

FINE DINING SERVER

Vespertine
12.2019 - 05.2022
ELIZABETH MARLEN