JUSTIN CHANEY
Lantana,FL
Summary
International culinary experience with top-tier chefs, including James Beard nominated and Michelin star winners. Expertise in preparing family-friendly meals while accommodating strict dietary restrictions and allergies. Strong front-of-house skills with a focus on delivering high-level service and comfort food. Flexible and understanding approach to client needs, ensuring satisfaction in diverse culinary environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Self Employed Services
04.2020 - Current
- Performed seasonal culinary services for affluent families in Palm Beach and Boca Raton. Provided on-call chef services for daily meal preparation and family food service. Catered events for private clients and collaborated with multiple catering companies. Assisted with wedding catering to ensure high-quality dining experiences.
Line Cook
Stiltsville Fish Bar & Stubborn Seed
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Created seasonal dishes featured as evening specials. Managed ingredient orders for next day’s service. Executed order tickets to ensure efficient kitchen operations. Maintained a positive atmosphere during high-volume periods. Collaborated with chefs Jeremy Ford and Jeff McGinnis for culinary development.
Personal Chef - Seasonal
Private Residence in Bal Harbour
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Worked for the Antonio Hage family, as they traveled in and out of the country. Focused on special dietary restrictions, creating a compatible menu based off their daily schedule and preferences. Also responsible for daily errands such as food provisioning, personal shopping, dropping laundry/dry cleaning etc. Also responsible for Estate management duties and overseeing contractors.
Sous Chef
Clevelander
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw all B.O.H staff, maintaining fluidity in the kitchen and assuring all dishes were prepared to order and delivered promptly.
Private Chef – Seasonal
C’est Si Bon Catering
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Menu design for large parties and gatherings, cooking and coursing of meals, wine pairing to each course, prepare meals at estates and private functions while adhering to strict dietary restrictions.
Line Cook
Cha Cha’s Bar & Grill
02.2011 - 09.2013
- Streamlining multiple tasks in an organized manner, conducting daily deep cleaning inventory audits.
Education
Associates Degree - Business
Palm Beach State College
Culinary Arts
South Tech Academy
Skills
- Certified in safe food handling and sanitizing protocol
- Specialize in adapting menus to dietary needs, cultural preferences and individual taste
- Continually adding new and exciting recipes, food varieties and exciting presentations
- Comfortable working independently or with a team
- Exceptional understanding of using ingredients to create unique food combinations
Timeline
Private Chef
Self Employed Services
04.2020 - Current
Line Cook
Stiltsville Fish Bar & Stubborn Seed
03.2018 - 03.2020
Personal Chef - Seasonal
Private Residence in Bal Harbour
07.2017 - 03.2018
Sous Chef
Clevelander
08.2015 - 06.2017
Private Chef – Seasonal
C’est Si Bon Catering
07.2013 - 08.2015
Line Cook
Cha Cha’s Bar & Grill
02.2011 - 09.2013
Associates Degree - Business
Palm Beach State College
Culinary Arts
South Tech Academy
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