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Overview
Work History
Education
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PERSONAL CELEBRITY CHEF
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Margaret Diego

Margaret Diego

Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary

Highly experienced chef with a passion for innovation and high standards, seeking a challenging role where I can bring creativity and management skills to the table.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-owner, Head Chef, Manufacturer, and R&D

Fresh Start Healthy Meals
06.2015 - 01.2024
  • Co-owner and head chef responsible for manufacturing and research & development for over 100 employees.
  • Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient management strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within company.

Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering
01.2012 - 01.2012
  • Catered high-end events such as Academy Awards and presidential inauguration dinners
  • Provided catering services for movie premieres.
  • Spearheaded successful catering events, showcasing restaurant''s signature dishes while maintaining impeccable standards of service.
  • Received numerous accolades from critics for creative dish presentations, elevating restaurant''s reputation within industry.

Chef

El Portal
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.

Chef

Cesar Restaurant
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.

Chef

Gothenburg
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
  • Boosted employee morale through constructive feedback sessions and recognition of exceptional performance.

Restaurant Owner

Dough Girl
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Owned and operated restaurant specializing in Pizza
  • Closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing high-quality service standards and staff training programs.
  • Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
  • Mentored and developed staff members, fostering an environment that promoted professional growth within the team.

Kelly Clarkson Show

TV 2019
09.2019 - 09.2019

Featured hand tossed best pizza with show host and guest. on live television.

Los Angeles Best Restaurant Award 2014

Dough Girl Pizza
11.2014 - 03.2020

"Best Pizza In LA"

Featured in Broken Bread Documentary By Roy Choi

2019 Emmy Award Winner
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Gained recognition at film festivals with award-winning documentaries that showcased important social issues.

Education

ServeSafeCertified -

Southern Nevada Health District
Las Vegas, NV
03.2024

Culinary Degree -

Le Cordon Bleu
Paris France
01.2010

Nutritional Degree -

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010

Skills

  • Specialization in world cuisine and innovation
  • High standards of culinary excellence
  • Strong management skills
  • Operations Management
  • Food presentation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Leadership abilities
  • Organizational Skills

PERSONAL CELEBRITY CHEF

Served as personal in home chef for notable celebrities including Hilary Swank, Bob Dylan, Mark Cuban, Steven Spielberg, Jeanne Martin, Chris Brown, Nelly, Nick Cannon, The Weekend, Teyana Taylor 

Timeline

Kelly Clarkson Show

TV 2019
09.2019 - 09.2019

Featured in Broken Bread Documentary By Roy Choi

2019 Emmy Award Winner
06.2019 - 06.2019

Co-owner, Head Chef, Manufacturer, and R&D

Fresh Start Healthy Meals
06.2015 - 01.2024

Restaurant Owner

Dough Girl
01.2015 - 01.2020

Los Angeles Best Restaurant Award 2014

Dough Girl Pizza
11.2014 - 03.2020

Chef

Cesar Restaurant
01.2013 - 12.2013

Chef

El Portal
01.2012 - 01.2013

Chef

Gothenburg
01.2012 - 01.2013

Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering
01.2012 - 01.2012

ServeSafeCertified -

Southern Nevada Health District

Culinary Degree -

Le Cordon Bleu

Nutritional Degree -

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Hollywood
Margaret Diego