Kris McKay
Austin,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 25 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Innovative Private Chef with a passion for the culinary arts and preparing daily delectable meals. Well-versed in nutritional guidance, dietary restrictions, and specialty diets. Extensive experience in dealing with organic ingredients and cooking international cuisine.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Corporate Chef
Reid Collins-Tsai
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Providing Weekly Lunches, Meetings & Special Event Catering
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction with effective communication, providing ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Executive Chef
Michael Dorrell Family
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Designed seasonal menus showcasing fresh local ingredients, supporting sustainable agriculture practices within the community.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Free Lance Private Chef
Self-employed
06.2006 - Current
- Chef Services, Meal Drop-off's, & Private Events
- Implemented creative presentation techniques that added visual appeal to dishes while maintaining taste quality.
- Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays and special events.
- Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
- Provided exceptional private catering services for special events, creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
- Increased repeat business through consistently providing exceptional services that exceeded client expectations.
Private Chef to Anthony and Jeanine Pritzker
Anthony Pritzker
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Enhanced client satisfaction by creating customized menus tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors.
- Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Demonstrated versatility by preparing various types of cuisine from around the world according to client preferences.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
- Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays and special events.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Private Chef
Frank & Berta Gehry, Gehry Partners, LLP
02.2006 - 09.2020
- Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.
- Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays and special events.
- Studied cultures and cuisines of various areas around world in effort to prepare authentic dishes.
- Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
- Collaborated with other household staff to provide seamless services for clients, fostering a positive work environment.
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Shopped for ingredients.
Assistant to Chef Dennis Starks Resnick House
Stewart Resnick
11.1998 - 01.2004
- Duties include prep, sauté, and Sous Chef for parties and special events
- Various cuisines and styles of service for business, political and entertainment industry functions.
- Played a key role in catering special events such as weddings and corporate functions, delivering exceptional dining experiences for clients.
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics by providing support and guidance to junior kitchen staff members.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Skills
- Operations Management
- Creative Thinking
- Inventory Control
- Hospitality service expertise
- Nutrition knowledge
- Food presentation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Fine Dining
- ServSafe Certification
- Allergy awareness
- Problem Resolution
- Self-Directed
Client List
- Bill & Misty Reid - Austin, TX
- Zack Krikhorn & Daniel Naughton - Austin, TX
- Anthony & Agatha Precourt - Austin, TX
- John & Morgan Burnham - Austin, TX
- Julius & Belma Gaudio - Naples, FL & London, UK
- Haim & Cheryl Saban - Beverly Hills & Malibu, CA
- Karen Lee & David Zachry - San Antonio, TX
- Bryn Forbes - San Antonio Spurs - San Antonio, TX
- Frank & Berta Gehry - Santa Monica, CA
- Simon Cowell & Lauren Silverman - Beverly Hills, CA
- Jerry & Linda Bruckheimer - Beverly Hills, CA
- Sia Furler - Los Angeles / Palm Springs, CA
- Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas - Los Angeles, CA
- Jim Carrey - Brentwood, CA
- Rod Stewart & Penny Lancaster - Beverly Hills, CA
- Robert & Susan Downey - Venice / Malibu, CA
- Brad & Cassandra Grey - Bel Air, CA
- Whitney Cummings - Studio City, CA
- Shaun White - Los Angeles, CA
- Champ Bailey Family - Denver, CO / Malibu, CA
Cuisine
- Americana
- Asian
- BBQ
- French
- Fusion
- Gluten-Free
- Indian
- Italian
- Kosher
- Latin
- New American
- Mediterranean
- Middle Eastern
- Pastry
- Progressive Californian
- Soul Food
- Tex-Mex
- Vegan & Vegetarian
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Private Corporate Chef
Reid Collins-Tsai
06.2022 - 02.2024
Executive Chef
Michael Dorrell Family
09.2020 - 05.2021
Private Chef to Anthony and Jeanine Pritzker
Anthony Pritzker
08.2006 - 05.2007
Free Lance Private Chef
Self-employed
06.2006 - Current
Private Chef
Frank & Berta Gehry, Gehry Partners, LLP
02.2006 - 09.2020
Assistant to Chef Dennis Starks Resnick House
Stewart Resnick
11.1998 - 01.2004
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