Kenneth Sellen
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Estate manager and chef for several large estates in Portland and Seattle. Bringing years of service for each family, with an attention to detail and willingness to perform any job large or small to ensure the smooth successful running of the estate and family.
Successfully working directly with the principles and staff on a daily basis on all aspects of estate management.
Long term care of the family pets, including dogs, cats and ducks.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef and Houseman
Private
Portland Oregon
11 2021 - Current
- personal chef and houseman for UHNW family of four with two young children.
- planning, preparing and serving lunch and dinner daily
- daily shopping and running errands, menu planning for dinner parties and events
- weekly houseman duties, working in tandem with large household staff. running errands, picking up family from school, occasional childcare, daily walks and care for the family dog.
Estate Manager
Fisken family
Bainbridge Island Washington
11 2003 - 10 2010
- longtime caretaker and chef for private estate
- duties included all aspects of care for large waterfront estate, daily shopping and cooking of meals for resident and family guests.
- working with vendors and small staff
Cafe Manager
Ford Food and Drink
Portland Oregon
11 2010 - 03 2020
- manager and chef for busy restaurant and art space
- bartending, ordering and managing staff daily
- planning menu and events
Education
Vocational - Fine art
The Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle Washington06-1988
Skills
- Cooking exciting varied meals
- Skills in all aspects of Estate management
- Shopping and running errands of any kind required
- Pet care and long time dog lover and owner
- Special Events coordination
- Car care and maintenance
- Warm and engaging people person
Timeline
Personal Chef and Houseman
Private
11 2021 - Current
Estate Manager
Fisken family
11 2003 - 10 2010
Cafe Manager
Ford Food and Drink
11 2010 - 03 2020
Vocational - Fine art
The Art Institute of Seattle