Paige Saragosa
Houston
Summary
Accomplished Private Chef with 9 years of experience in crafting personalized dining experiences in private homes and luxury hospitality settings. French-trained with degrees in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, specializing in menu curation, dietary customization, and large-scale event execution. Delivers restaurant-quality meals while maintaining a high standard of organization and discretion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Lisa & Michael Holthouse
Houston
09.2020 - Current
- Provided full-time private chef services for high-profile household, creating daily meals and curated dining experiences that reflected client preferences
- Design customized weekly menus based on dietary needs, preferences, and seasonal ingredients
- Execute upscale dinner parties and events for up to 100 guests with multi-course service
- Delivered restaurant-quality plating and elevated in-home dining experiences, enhancing the overall dining atmosphere for clients
- Managed grocery sourcing and inventory control to ensure seamless meal preparation and availability of high-quality ingredients
- Travel with family to maintain consistent, high-quality culinary service across locations
- Maintain pristine kitchen standards with strong attention to organization and food safety
Lead Line Cook
Hotel ZaZa
Houston
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervised kitchen line operations, ensuring timely service and quality in high-volume, upscale hotel environment
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering skills that maintained consistency and quality across all dishes
- Managed inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
- Developed weekly specials that enhanced guest experience and contributed to increased revenue
- Ensured strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
Personal Chef / Nanny
The Harris Family
Houston
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Prepared daily meals tailored to family dietary needs, ensuring safe and enjoyable dining experiences
- Planned weekly menus, grocery shopping, and kitchen organization
- Balanced culinary responsibilities with childcare, fostering developmental activities and nurturing growth
- Maintained clean, organized home environment, promoting family comfort and efficient daily routines
Office Manager
Atlas Forklift
Miami
11.2013 - 12.2016
- Provided high-level organizational and client service support to enhance client satisfaction
- Oversaw payroll, budgeting, and expense tracking to maintain financial accuracy
- Managed daily office operations, scheduling, and administrative systems to ensure smooth workflow
Education
Associate Degree - Hospitality & Restaurant Management
LeNotre Culinary Institute
Houston, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
LeNotre Culinary Institute
Houston, TXSkills
- Private dining
- Fine dining service
- Menu Development
- Culinary artistry
- Seasonal Planning
- Dietary management
- Allergen Management
- Event catering
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Private event coordination
- Private dining execution
- Personalized dining experience
- Multi-cuisine proficiency
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Detail-oriented
- Client relations
- Discretion
Additional Expertise
- Multi-cuisine proficiency: French, American, Mexican, Thai, Italian, keto, paleo, immune deficiency diets
- Event planning & execution (intimate dinners to large gatherings)
- Elegant table presentation & dining aesthetics
- Strong attention to detail, discretion, and client satisfaction
Timeline
Private Chef
Lisa & Michael Holthouse
09.2020 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Hotel ZaZa
02.2019 - 06.2020
Personal Chef / Nanny
The Harris Family
10.2017 - 01.2019
Office Manager
Atlas Forklift
11.2013 - 12.2016
Associate Degree - Hospitality & Restaurant Management
LeNotre Culinary Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
LeNotre Culinary Institute