Paula Pridgeon
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Accomplished Chef with extensive experience in the luxury yachting industry. Expert in culinary innovation and sustainable practices, delivering exceptional dining experiences. Proven ability in team collaboration and attention to detail, enhancing guest satisfaction. Excellent customer service and problem solving abilities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Sokol Household
09.2017 - Current
- Preparing ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
- On call for private dinner parties with high profile guests
- Organized kitchen inventory and ensured timely restocking of supplies
- Developed seasonal menus, emphasizing local ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
Executive Chef
Motor Yacht Amanti
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Preparation of diverse menus tailored to guest preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Developed innovative recipes emphasizing seasonal ingredients and sustainability practices.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout kitchen operations.
Executive Chef
Motor Yacht Party Girl
03.2007 - 11.2009
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality by preparing meals according to guests requests.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for guests.
- Responsible for provisioning all over the world travelling to different countries.
Executive Chef
Motor Yacht Roxana
11.2000 - 02.2007
- Collaborated with the chief stewardess to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Responsible for preparing meals for 9 crew and up to 12 guests. The owner requested healthy cuisine with emphasis on dietary needs. This frequently used yacht demanded high end dining
Banquet Server and Later Culinary School Intern
Hotel Del Coronado
10.1995 - 11.1999
- Delivered exceptional service to guests during high-volume banquet events.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service and presentation quality.
- Managed table setups and breakdowns for various event types, maintaining efficiency.
Reservation Agent
Usairways
02.1989 - 04.1994
- Managed booking systems to optimize reservation processes and improve customer satisfaction.
- Assisted clients with inquiries, providing accurate information to meet their travel needs.
- Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
- Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information regarding reservations, cancellations, and modifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sentinel High School
Missoula MontanaOregon Culinary Institute, College of Culinary Arts
Portland OregonSkills
- Excellent Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Team Collaboration
- Well Traveled
- Verbal and written communication
- Hospitality service
- Excellent Time management
- Culinary expertise
Timeline
Chef
The Sokol Household
09.2017 - Current
Executive Chef
Motor Yacht Amanti
12.2013 - 04.2014
Executive Chef
Motor Yacht Party Girl
03.2007 - 11.2009
Executive Chef
Motor Yacht Roxana
11.2000 - 02.2007
Banquet Server and Later Culinary School Intern
Hotel Del Coronado
10.1995 - 11.1999
Reservation Agent
Usairways
02.1989 - 04.1994
High School Diploma -
Sentinel High School
Oregon Culinary Institute, College of Culinary Arts