Kevin Caparelli
Westminster,Colorado
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a robust background in upscale dining and a track record of culinary excellence. Highly experienced culinary professional with proven success in developing creative menus and recipes to attract and retain customers. Skilled in kitchen management and staff supervision. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality dishes in an efficient manner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Lady Nomada / Gastamo Group
08.2024 - Current
- Worked as K.M. and F.O.H. manager or what they called a 4 wall management
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget. Maintained a clean and safe work environment,
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Chef
Marczyk's Fine Foods
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Working under Culinary Director Jamey Fader who was the co-founder of Big Red F Restaurant Group
- Transitional job position while I got settled living back in Denver from my move from Steamboat Springs
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen environment
Sous Chef
Elevated Cuisine
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Executive Sous chef cooking for clientele at their resort home in Steamboat Springs for an upscale catering business that focuses on multiple course meals with seasonal cuisine and professional service and excellent presentation
- Worked along side the Executive Chef / Owner to create handmade cuisine and one of a kind dining experience for their clientele vacationing at Steamboat ski resort
- Collaborated with Executive Chef on recipe development projects that incorporated seasonal flavors into existing menus
Lead Artisan Bread Baker
Brĕd Bakery
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Incorporated artisanal techniques such as hand-shaping loaves, resulting in unique product offerings that set the bakery apart from competitors.
- Supply artisan bread to Natural Groceries in Steamboat and to 20 stores in the Denver Metro area
- Specializing in Sour doughs and Brioche breads along with multiple sweet and savory items
Chef De Cuisine
Yama Sushi & Ramen
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Chef for an Upscale Sushi and Ramen Bistro on the ski mountain in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Consultant to the Owner to relocate the restaurant from the ski mountain to a larger venue downtown
- Worked along side the Owner to help with restaurant design and Menu design to maximize flow of the restaurant for the new location
Co-Owner / Executive Chef
Bistro C.V.
06.2007 - 12.2013
- Co-Owned an Upscale, Modern Contemporary Bistro in the heart of Downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Worked hand in hand with farmers and fisherman to provide the freshest quality ingredients for our menu utilizing companies such as Mukuni Wild Harvest, Snake River Farms and Sue Buxton's peekytoe crab from To-Table which is hand picked and is used by chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry, Restaurant Daniel and Jean Georges
- Responsibilities including but not limited to payroll, menu design, wine purchasing, scheduling and managing of all employees and working as Chef on an open line style kitchen
- We prided ourselves on getting Allocations on wine that no other restaurant in town could acquire
Education
Culinary Certification - Culinary
International Culinary School For Foreigners
Asti, Italy08-2001
Culinary Certification - French And Italian Cuisine/Wine Program
Cook Street School of Fine Cooking
Denver, CO05-2001
Skills
- Serve Safe Certified
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Cooking, baking, butchery and pastries
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Proficient Saucier and Pasta maker
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Recipe and Creative Cuisine Development
- Artisan Bread Making
- Banquets and catering
- Food plating and presentation
Certification
- Serve Safe Certification
- Culinary Certification of Completion from Cook Street School of Fine Cooking
- Culinary Certification of Completion from the International Culinary Institute in Asti, Italy
Publications
The Denver Post, July16th,2008 Food Section/Dining out Bistro C.V.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Lady Nomada / Gastamo Group
08.2024 - Current
Chef
Marczyk's Fine Foods
11.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Artisan Bread Baker
Brĕd Bakery
01.2020 - 06.2022
Sous Chef
Elevated Cuisine
07.2018 - 12.2022
Chef De Cuisine
Yama Sushi & Ramen
03.2014 - 06.2018
Co-Owner / Executive Chef
Bistro C.V.
06.2007 - 12.2013
- Serve Safe Certification
- Culinary Certification of Completion from Cook Street School of Fine Cooking
- Culinary Certification of Completion from the International Culinary Institute in Asti, Italy
Culinary Certification - Culinary
International Culinary School For Foreigners
Culinary Certification - French And Italian Cuisine/Wine Program
Cook Street School of Fine Cooking
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