Ricardo Acain
private chef
Middletown,RI
Summary
Dynamic Private Chef with a strong work ethic and proven success at Newport Yacht Club, where I elevated food presentation and trained kitchen staff in culinary techniques. Expert in menu planning and event coordination, I consistently deliver creative dishes while effectively delegating tasks to ensure seamless service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Macrays Seafood
Tiverton
07.2025 - Current
- Managed kitchen staff in the preparation of daily meals.
- Collaborated with waitstaff to ensure prompt delivery of dishes during service periods.
- Developed cost-effective recipes that met client's needs while staying within budgetary parameters.
Private Chef
Newport Yacht Club
Newport
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Provided effective orientation and training to each new associate and developed ongoing training programs.
Private Chef
Audrain/Glen Court Management
Newport
01.2017 - 07.2024
- Conducted research on new cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and recipes.
- Designed creative dishes to showcase culinary talents as requested by clients.
- Organized special events and dinner parties for clients, including menu planning and presentation details.
Education
Masters Degree - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
San Diego, CABachelor's Degree - Business Administration/Human Resources Management
DeVry University
San Diego, CASkills
- Delegate tasks
- Create prep list
- Set up the line for service
- Utilize cooking methods
- Saute
- Grill
- Oven
- Assist with menu planning
- Execution
- Work with executive chef
- Report to property manager
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- Food presentation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Private Chef
Macrays Seafood
07.2025 - Current
Private Chef
Newport Yacht Club
05.2025 - 07.2025
Private Chef
Audrain/Glen Court Management
01.2017 - 07.2024
Masters Degree - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration/Human Resources Management
DeVry University
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