Noah Opperman
Denver,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Culinarian with a solid foundation in high-volume kitchens, seeking to transition into fine dining. Skilled in executing complex recipes, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring consistency under pressure while mentoring team members to support seamless operations. Focused on honing techniques, learning from seasoned chefs, and contributing to outstanding dining experiences.
Culinary professional with track record of delivering exceptional menu items and maintaining rigorous food safety standards. Adept at fostering collaborative kitchen environment and consistently achieving culinary excellence. Known for reliability and adaptability to dynamic kitchen needs, with strong skills in recipe development and culinary techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Brown Palace Hotel And Spa
Denver, CO
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Developed and executed seasonal menu items reflecting fresh, local ingredients.
- Trained junior chefs on culinary techniques and safe food handling practices.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Chef de Partie
Flower Child
Denver, CO
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Bring 2 years of professional experience in high-volume restaurant kitchens.
- Thrive in high-pressure, challenging environments, consistently delivering top-tier performance during peak service hours–120+ customers served per peak service hour.
- Mastered 6 of 6 cooking stations, enabling me to train 6+ employees across all stations to minimize service disruptions during new-hire onboarding and restaurant peak times.
- Prepare scratch-made dishes by adhering to precise recipes and allergen restrictions, ensuring consistency in taste and quality within every dish.
- Operate advanced kitchen equipment, such as broilers, ovens, sous-vides, grills, and fryers, to execute a diverse menu.
- Adapt to a dynamic schedule, including weekend and holiday availability, to meet business demands.
- Contribute to seamless kitchen operations by stepping into diverse roles as required.
Chef
Michelob Ultra Mountain House
Denver, CO
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to the restaurant’s standards.
- Assist in creating and updating the menu, incorporating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
- Develop new recipes and refine existing ones to enhance the dining experience.
- Maintain exacting standards of food quality, presentation, and taste for Food Expo Team.
- Conduct regular checks on food preparation, storage, and service areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Sales & Member Services Representative
Cobblestone Auto Spa
Northglenn, CO
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Consistently sold 30% above sales target for “New Member” subscriptions each shift.
- Oversaw terminal organization and wash tunnel maintenance duties, focusing on fixing customer queuing inefficiencies that arose during peak operating hours.
- Served an average of 75+ customers per shift, addressing inquiries, concerns, and membership sign-ups.
Line Cook
Winter Park Resort
Winter Park, CO
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Progressed and promoted from Busser to Line Cook, prepping and assisting three Executive Chefs.
- Managed Flat Top and grill areas, aiding in the final delivery of the restaurant’s 400+ plates per day.
- Onboarded and trained five Line Cooks, teaching them kitchen ‘Best Practices’ and brand standards.
Drywall & Tiling Technician
Servpro
Saint George, UT
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Executed 40+ drywall installations at both, commercial and residential project sites.
- Aided in 20+ custom tile setting projects, including design consultation, cutting, thin-set application, and grouting processes.
Carpet Technician
Prestige Carpet & Tile Care
Saint George, UT
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted client pre-cleaning inspection process, answered client questions, and calculated service estimates for treatment options.
- Cleaned 60+ clients/projects during role tenure.
Contractor
Servpro
Fallbrook, CA
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Restored properties heavily damaged by water and mold incidents.
- Studied and showcased expertise in setup and operation of both, residential and commercial-level dehumidifiers, ventilation, and air treatment application systems.
- Responsible for flood-cuts, drywall removal and demolition duties.
Delivery Driver Assistant
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Greensboro, NC
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Supported a team of 17 UPS Drivers to meet and exceed route efficiency metrics.
- Answered client digital communications, organized, and prioritized client incident tickets.
- Provided hourly updates on driver cohort to raise high-priority issues to leadership for fast triaging.
Education
High School -
Fallbrook High School
Fallbrook, CA01.2015
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Team management
- Knife skills
- Food presentation
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Brown Palace Hotel And Spa
09.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
Flower Child
06.2024 - 08.2025
Chef
Michelob Ultra Mountain House
03.2024 - 06.2024
Sales & Member Services Representative
Cobblestone Auto Spa
11.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook
Winter Park Resort
07.2022 - 10.2023
Drywall & Tiling Technician
Servpro
01.2022 - 03.2022
Carpet Technician
Prestige Carpet & Tile Care
09.2021 - 01.2022
Contractor
Servpro
08.2020 - 02.2021
Delivery Driver Assistant
United Parcel Service (UPS)
11.2017 - 01.2020
High School -
Fallbrook High School