Jason Hosfield
Vista
Summary
Executive Chef with expertise in creating seasonal menus focused on local ingredients and current culinary trends. Proven leadership and communication abilities drive successful event execution and optimize kitchen operations. Recognized for enhancing team performance and delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Grind and Prosper Hospitality
Oceanside
03.2025 - Current
- Formulated seasonal menus centered on locally sourced ingredients and emerging culinary trends.
- Directed kitchen personnel in executing meal preparation and service tasks.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation regulations.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
Executive Chef
The One Kitchen Collaborative
Oceanside
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Executed a zero-waste kitchen program, producing five hundred school meals each day, overseeing donations and vendor agreements for food recovery.
- Executed catering events both onsite and offsite.
Directed comprehensive process from client meetings to writing BEOs and managing logistics. - Oversaw event production, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
- Chef of the San Diego Sockers, coordinating logistics for offsite food production, ensuring adherence to special dietary requirements.
Managing Partner
Hosfield Development Inc
Vista
04.2011 - 12.2020
- Managed residential and commercial construction projects from inception to completion.
- Coordinated subcontractors and labor teams to ensure timely project execution.
- Established project schedules and monitored progress to meet deadlines.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Organizational Communication
Palomar College
San Marcos, California, CA05-2014
Skills
- Kitchen logistics
- Food safety compliance
- Menu development
- Culinary trend awareness
- Event production
- Vendor relations
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Project scheduling
- Team coordination
Timeline
Executive Chef
Grind and Prosper Hospitality
03.2025 - Current
Executive Chef
The One Kitchen Collaborative
04.2023 - 09.2024
Managing Partner
Hosfield Development Inc
04.2011 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Organizational Communication
Palomar College