Julya Shin
Oakland,CA
Summary
Executive Chef with over 28 years in the culinary arts. Committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes learning, team building and creative problem solving.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Jessica Lasky Catering
Oakland, CA
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed and executed seasonal menus for a farm-to-table catering company.
- Responsible for determining on-site kitchen logistics, rentals, and equipment.
- Created systems for ordering, food preparation, and inventories.
- Managed all kitchen operations, including food production, ordering, and inventory.
- Mentored and trained chefs.
- Led client menu tastings.
- Led on-site events.
- Designed a new kitchen and managed the relocation.
Chef
Private Residence
Palo Alto, CA
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Created extensive vegetarian menus with an emphasis on nutrition, flavor, and seasonality.
- Menus were served with mindful presentation in individual portions, or family style.
- Stocked foods were prepared for easy reheating, without compromising quality and freshness.
- Worked with the clients' team to execute special events and dinner parties.
Chef Owner
Nokni
Oakland, CA
04.2016 - 05.2020
- Designed menus and recipes for a California-Korean concept restaurant.
- Conducted three years of pop-ups while developing a business plan for a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
- Hosted, participated in, and collaborated on a series of fundraising events for fire victims in Northern California.
Chef De Cuisine
Penrose & Sons
Oakland, CA
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Hired as an interim chef to implement systemic changes to staffing, menus, and food quality.
- Wrote daily-changing menus using local produce and sustainably sourced proteins.
- Stabilized food costs and waste.
- Trained staff in whole-animal butchery.
- Trained staff on food preparation, ordering, and inventory.
- Trained line cooks on station setup, menu execution, and live-fire cookery.
Sous Chef
Pizzaiolo
Oakland, CA
03.2008 - 08.2014
- Wrote daily changing menus emphasizing Californian Italian cuisine and wood oven cooking
- Hired and trained prep cooks and line cooks.
- Trained chefs and sous chefs for sister restaurants.
- Designed systems for ordering and inventory of all kitchen products
- Wrote staffing schedules.
Line Cook
Chez Panisse
Berkeley, CA
07.2003 - 03.2008
- Worked all line positions in the café and in the restaurant.
- Trained on live-fire cookery.
- Trained on large-scale food preparation, with attention to traditional cooking methods and local, seasonal produce.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO05-1994
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Design
- Recipe Development
- Attention to Detail
- Catering and Events
- Nutrition and Dietary Restrictions
Timeline
Executive Chef
Jessica Lasky Catering
09.2021 - 10.2024
Chef
Private Residence
01.2020 - 09.2021
Chef Owner
Nokni
04.2016 - 05.2020
Chef De Cuisine
Penrose & Sons
08.2014 - 04.2016
Sous Chef
Pizzaiolo
03.2008 - 08.2014
Line Cook
Chez Panisse
07.2003 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Washington University in St Louis