Joseph Malaspina
Rutherford,NJ
Summary
Seeking a Chef Position that will utilize my 15 years of culinary experience and provide a work environment that is positive, energetic and allows a work/life balance to care for a school aged child
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Central
Highgate Hotels
2023 - Current
- Excelling in all areas of kitchen
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Round Chef
Hilton
01.2008 - Current
- Execution of Breakfast, lunch and dinner; finely tuned in unique art of breakfast; performed in front of crowd, all prep work and execution of menu
Sous Chef
Guastavinos
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Chef of Passed Hor d’oeuvres, created and executed custom menu for each party, responsible for planning menu, purchasing ingredients, executing menu and managing staff
Owner of Pop Up Shop
Nation Restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Leased Kitchen Space at Bar, created menu, executed all parts of managing restaurants
Round Chef
Parker Meridian
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Execution of Breakfast. Created New recipes which were tested and were added to menu if successful. Menu Items are still on menu
Education
Grand Diplome Culinary - undefined
French Culinary Institute
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - communications
University of Arizona
01.2001
Skills
- CULINARY
- Skilled and experienced Chef with over 15 years of experience Natural Born Leader, Calm under Pressure, Great personality to work in front of customers and with team members, Extremely Energetic
- MANAGEMENT
- Experience Includes Managing Team of Servers and Chefs for Catering Events and being a partial owner of two restaurant spaces
- COMMUNICATION
- Excellent Communicator with Team Members and Customers
- LEADERSHIP
- Natural Born Leader- President of High School Class, Several Awards throughout life, and experience managing Restaurants
Accomplishments
Multiple employee of the month and associate of the month recognition
Timeline
Round Chef
Hilton
01.2008 - Current
Sous Chef
Guastavinos
01.2006 - 01.2008
Owner of Pop Up Shop
Nation Restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2006
Round Chef
Parker Meridian
01.2003 - 01.2004
Grand Diplome Culinary - undefined
French Culinary Institute
Bachelor of Arts - communications
University of Arizona
Park Central
Highgate Hotels
2023 - Current