Laiel McSwain
Austell,GA
Summary
Professional, reliable, team-oriented chef with over 15 years experience in events and custom menu food preparation. Ability to work under pressure and work directly with clients to create and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and attractive meal selections.
Entrepreneurial. Innovative. Creative.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Chef
National Football League Inc.
03.2017 - Current
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Cooked for team players, coaches, owners, and families managing various types of food for various events, meetings, games, and the Super Bowl.
- Traveled across the nation to provide exceptional service, offering critically-acclaimed event catering in various settings.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Chef Consultant
Walt Disney World Company
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Consultant Executive Chef
Vigilant Sports Agency
08.2014 - 03.2019
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Chef De Cuisine
Mississippi Action For Progress
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Oversaw preparation of creatively-designed recipes for administrator traveler accomodations..
Cook
Darden Restaurants-Red Lobster
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, COAssociate of Arts - Music Education
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MSSkills
- Vendor Relations
- Customer Experience
- Disciplinary Action
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Dish Preparation
- Guest Interaction
- Operational Efficiency
- Recipe Development
- Presentation Management
- Special Events
Timeline
Chef Consultant
Walt Disney World Company
03.2019 - 04.2023
Event Chef
National Football League Inc.
03.2017 - Current
Consultant Executive Chef
Vigilant Sports Agency
08.2014 - 03.2019
Chef De Cuisine
Mississippi Action For Progress
06.2010 - 08.2014
Cook
Darden Restaurants-Red Lobster
02.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Jones County Junior College
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