Josue Ramirez
Las Vegas
Summary
Michelin-trained Private Chef with over 10 years of culinary experience in prestigious kitchens including Eleven Madison Park (NYC), Joël Robuchon (Las Vegas), and Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro. Skilled at creating refined, health-conscious, and globally inspired menus. Experienced in private estates, sourcing seasonal ingredients from local farmers and exclusive purveyors, and collaborating with household teams to deliver seamless, world-class dining experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
01.2023 - Current
- Provide daily lunch and dinner service for a family of five, in addition to a household staff of seven including butler and nanny teams.
- Source and select the best seasonal ingredients from local farmers and specialty purveyors, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Create ever-evolving menus reflecting global cuisines tailored to client preferences and dietary needs.
- Plan and execute elegant private dinners and events, coordinating with the butler team for seamless service.
- Maintain impeccable kitchen standards, organization, and hygiene.
- Prepare freezer meals for family convenience and manage all inventory and ordering.
Chef Consultant
01.2023 - Current
- Consulted with restaurants and food businesses to improve kitchen efficiency and menu offerings.
- Trained kitchen staff and implemented best practices for food preparation and presentation.
- Assisted in the development of new dishes and seasonal menus.
- Provided expert advice on kitchen layout and equipment selection.
- Conducted quality control assessments to maintain high culinary standards.
Chef De Cuisine
Great Jones Distillery
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Pre-opening, SOP, and kitchen design experience.
- Hiring, training, and supervising all BOH staff.
- Scheduling (e.g., Schedulefly and 7shifts).
- Payroll and approvals of hours worked for all hourly employees (e.g., ADP).
- Inventory control, menu, plate & labor costing.
- Oversaw all aspects of the kitchen including private dining events, private distillery tours, and buyouts.
- Created new dishes according to seasonality.
Chef De Partie
Eleven Madison Park, NYC
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed, recruited, and trained new staff to high standards.
- Worked closely with the Sous-Chef to ensure Mise en Place readiness.
- Assisted with daily family meals and trained new Stagiers or Commis.
- Handled produce reception and ensured proper size and weight.
- Created seasonal menus and participated in “Battle Cook.”
- Plated dishes for “tasting” before service.
- Maintained a clean station and assisted other stations during rushes.
Demi Sous-Chef
Joël Robuchon, Las Vegas
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Created daily prep lists and assisted the Sous-Chef.
- Managed inventory and procurement for new dishes.
- Prepared and cooked dishes to Michelin standards.
- Assisted with admin work (Word, Excel, Scheduling).
- Maintained high standards for sauces, vegetables, and meats.
- Prepared weekly soup du jour and Foie Gras set.
- Communicated with Sous-Chef and Chef de Cuisine for daily specials.
Chef De Partie
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Set up and maintained the meat station.
- Prepared various tuiles (potato, salsify, leeks, onion, Iberico ham).
- Cleaned and trimmed truffles, aged meats.
- Conducted quality tests for sauces, meats, and stocks.
- Assisted with nightly ordering and inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntington Beach High School
01.2013
Skills
- Private Estate & UHNW Household Experience
- Pre-opening, SOP, and kitchen design
- Hiring and training staff
- Scheduling and payroll management
- Inventory control and cost management
- Menu creation and seasonal dishes
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Michelin trained
- Proficient in Word and Excel
Awards
Part of the Bocuse d’Or USA team that participated in Mexico City in 2018
Timeline
Private Chef
01.2023 - Current
Chef Consultant
01.2023 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Great Jones Distillery
01.2022 - 01.2023
Chef De Partie
Eleven Madison Park, NYC
02.2021 - 01.2022
Demi Sous-Chef
Joël Robuchon, Las Vegas
09.2019 - 02.2021
Chef De Partie
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
09.2016 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Huntington Beach High School