Justin Kwoczka
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic private chef with extensive experience crafting healthy, family-style meals for UHNW clients. Expert in sourcing high-quality, farm-to-table ingredients while accommodating dietary restrictions. Proven ability to execute exceptional culinary experiences, showcasing creativity and adaptability in diverse settings. Strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering personalized service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Private Chef
Private Family
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared lunch and dinner options for family of five and extended family members
- Sourced ingredients from top markets to ensure quality and freshness
- Created clean, healthy, family-style meals tailored to diverse preferences
Temp Private Chef
Private Family
New York, NY
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Prepared dinner and snacks for client with cancer to support nutritional needs.
- Cook healthy, nourishing meals for client and regular guests.
- Sourced high-quality ingredients from top purveyors to ensure optimal health benefits.
Chef UHNW Family
New York, USA
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Successfully executed culinary services across multiple properties, ensuring quality and satisfaction for each meal for a family of four plus guests
- Prepared lunch and dinner with occasional breakfasts for family and guests sourcing the highest quality ingredients from local purveyors and farmstands
Temp Private Chef UHNW
Aspen, USA
03.2025 - 03.2025
- For the month of March acted as the families Chef during vacation in Aspen
- Catered to the culinary needs of different sized groups, serving multiple types of cuisines to family and guests during lunch and dinner sessions.
- Sourced highest quality ingredients and created meals that catered to children and adults
Chef UHNW Family
New York, USA
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Successfully executed culinary services across multiple properties, ensuring quality and satisfaction for each meal.
- Catered to the culinary needs of different sized groups, serving multiple types of cuisines to family and guests during lunch and dinner sessions.
- Executed both in-house cooking responsibilities, as well as convenient meal deliveries to family members across the city.
CHEF
UHNW Private Family
New York, USA
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Prepared breakfast pastries and meals for family and guests, accommodating groups of 2 to 10 people
- Managed kitchens and stocked homes with all food related supplies across two properties
SEASONAL CHEF
Hamptons Private Chef
Southampton, USA
05.2020 - 10.2020
- For 6 days per week prepared lunch, hors d'oeuvres, and dinner for the family of four plus 5 staff members and guests
- Successfully hosted a range of dinner parties for different guest numbers, from 4 to 14
- Went to local farms to find the freshest and best quality ingredients
SERVER MANAGER
Friedmans Restaurant
New York, USA
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Worked full and part time while chasing my culinary dreams at Friedmans as both a server and manager
- Worked as an offsite waiter for Friedmans catering department catering events from 10-100 people
SEASONAL CHEF
Hamptons Private Chef
East Hampton, USA
08.2019 - 09.2019
- For two months acted as the family's chef for lunch and dinner service
- Executed family meals and dinner parties up to 12
SEASONAL PRIVATE SOUS CHEF
UHNW Private Family
Lake Geneva, USA
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Acted as a sous chef for a high net-worth family for a month
- Helped stock multiple homes, cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinners for the principles and their various guests
- Conducted multiple dinner parties and helped coordinate large events with catering companies for the families events that exceeded guest from 75-400 people.
Private Chef
Culinistas
New York, USA
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Purchased ingredients and provided personalized cooking services at clients' homes while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Adapted menus to incorporate diverse local and international ingredients while complying with dietary restrictions.
Private Chef
CULINISTAS
Aspen, USA
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed and developed customized holiday menus for diverse clientele for a 6 week assignment
- Cooked Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for clients in their vacation homes
SEASONAL CHEF
Hamptons Private Chef
Southampton, USA
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Served as a chef for a busy executive couple, responsible for preparing all meals during the summer season.
- Delivered exceptional culinary experiences through execution of personalized menus for various sizes of groups
Line Cook
BEN'OUS CATERING
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Recruited by family friend to revamp menus and assist to create a fine dining catering business
- Assisted in cooking events ranging from 10 to 100 guests
- Cooked with a team ranging from 5-10 offsite for various events
Line Cook
LA SALLE DUMPLING ROOM
New York, USA
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Recruited by owner and responsible for making dumplings in a 40-seat Chinese restaurant, working alongside a team of 8 people.
- Gained expertise in creating traditional Chinese dumplings and cuisine
- Part-time worker with extensive experience in all stations of a restaurant
LINE COOK
Gotham Bar & Grill
New York, USA
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed garde manager station duties at a renowned 3-star NYT restaurant.
- Demonstrated efficiency in preparing assigned dishes for guests
- Provided support to chefs for daily tasks before and during service.
Line Cook
NORTH END GRILL
New York, USA
08.2015 - 10.2015
- As an extern fresh out of culinary school, I gained valuable experience working dinner service at a renowned continental restaurant.
- I mastered the raw bar and grilling techniques.
Education
Culinary Arts Degree -
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, N.YBachelor of Arts - American Studies
Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Cooking for Dietary Restrictions
- Asian
- Mediterranean
- Spa
- Farm to Table
- Healthy Family Style meals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part Time Private Chef
Private Family
01.2026 - Current
Temp Private Chef
Private Family
09.2025 - 03.2026
Chef UHNW Family
04.2025 - 09.2025
Temp Private Chef UHNW
03.2025 - 03.2025
Chef UHNW Family
03.2023 - 08.2024
CHEF
UHNW Private Family
11.2020 - 03.2023
SEASONAL CHEF
Hamptons Private Chef
05.2020 - 10.2020
SEASONAL CHEF
Hamptons Private Chef
08.2019 - 09.2019
SEASONAL PRIVATE SOUS CHEF
UHNW Private Family
07.2019 - 07.2019
Private Chef
CULINISTAS
12.2018 - 01.2019
SEASONAL CHEF
Hamptons Private Chef
06.2018 - 09.2018
Private Chef
Culinistas
08.2017 - 05.2019
Line Cook
LA SALLE DUMPLING ROOM
05.2017 - 01.2018
Line Cook
BEN'OUS CATERING
03.2017 - 03.2018
LINE COOK
Gotham Bar & Grill
11.2016 - 01.2017
SERVER MANAGER
Friedmans Restaurant
10.2015 - 03.2020
Line Cook
NORTH END GRILL
08.2015 - 10.2015
Culinary Arts Degree -
Institute of Culinary Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Franklin & Marshall College