Giovanni Iaccarino
Montara,CA
Summary
Culinary professional with a strong background in tourism, customer service, sales, personalized outdoor adventures, and customized culinary experiences. Recognized for creativity and leadership in the culinary arts, focusing on enhancing guest satisfaction and providing uniquely individual experiences. Notably skilled and adept in fostering an atmosphere highlighted by the strong desire to please and impress clientele with the full commitment to excellence in customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Coastside Culinary Adventure Tours
Owner-Operator
Half Moon Bay/San Francisco Bay Area
06.2012 - Current
- Excellent customer service in providing customized adventure tours and team building experiences in both outdoor adventures and personalized culinary experiences. Including hiking, biking, fishing, foraging, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, photography, cooking classes, pop-up events, culinary tours, siteseeing and outdoor adventures..
Pizzaiolo Chef
5 Star 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Kauai Hawaii
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared and executed high-quality wood fired pizzas using traditional techniques and quality ingredients.
- Established a positive work environment by fostering effective communication and teamwork among colleagues, contributing to overall job satisfaction and productivity.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
Uncle Giovanni's Grindz Food Truck
Owner Operator Independent
Kapaa Kauai Hawaii
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Executed fine food preparation and service for Italian Mediterranean food truck, self run, focusing on high quality ingredients and authentic culinary experiences.
- Delivered exceptional dining experiences by crafting homemade delicious pizzas, panini, focaccia breads, salads, desserts, drinks, and antipasti.
- Elevated and customized menu offerings through innovative delicious recipes and presentation of food. Fostered a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged repeat patronage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Relations Business Management
San Francisco State University
San Francisco06.1999
Skills
- Accomplished Chef Italian/Mediterranean/Seafood Cuisine
- Excellent verbal communication and sales skills
- Lots of experience in retail sales excellent customer service
- Fluent in English comfortable speaking Italian and Spanish
- Consulting/private chef pop-ups and events management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
- Award winning Chef featured in (2015 and 2017) December issues of Half Moon Bay Magazine seafood dining and outdoor adventures including kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, stand up paddle boarding, cooking classes, pop-ups, private chef/catering and special events.
- Awarded by S.F. Mayor Ed Lee and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors as a culinary treasure to San Francisco working creatively with other businesses in providing excellence in customer service in the culinary arts.
- Recognized and featured as one of San Francisco's Top 10 most influential pop-up chefs by the S.F. Chronicle.
- Have traveled to over 20 Countries. Have dual citizenship.
- Passionate about cooking and providing beautiful culinary foods and outdoor adventure experiences for clients.
- Owner/Operator of my own independent businesses in the restaurant and tourism industries.
Timeline
Pizzaiolo Chef
5 Star 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
01.2025 - 02.2026
Uncle Giovanni's Grindz Food Truck
Owner Operator Independent
03.2024 - 01.2025
Coastside Culinary Adventure Tours
Owner-Operator
06.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - International Relations Business Management
San Francisco State University