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RENE CONTEE

Miami,FL

Summary

Adept at leading pastry departments to excellence, I bring a proven track record from The Biltmore Hotel, where I elevated dessert quality through innovative recipe creation and masterful chocolate work. My leadership in team management have consistently enhanced dining experiences, showcasing my creative flair and commitment to culinary perfection. Personable and creative with passion for art of pastry. Possesses deep understanding of flavor profiles and techniques, specializing in pastry creation and decoration. Committed to delivering visually stunning and delicious desserts that exceed expectations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Pastry Chef

The Biltmore Hotel
09.2022 - Current
  • Manages inventory of ingredients and supplies, ensuring optimal freshness while minimizing costs.
  • Cultivates relationships with suppliers to secure premium-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Creates baked bread, cakes, cookies, and other desserts, and creates seasonal menus.
  • Prepares all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Replenishes bakery items in display cases.
  • Bakes consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.

Executive Pastry Chef

The Roosevelt Hotel
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw daily operations in the pastry department, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining exceptional product quality.

Executive Pastry Chef

The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.

Executive Pastry Chef

Loews Hotels
10.2007 - 10.2018
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.

Executive Pastry Chef

Omni Hotels & Resorts
04.2007 - 10.2007
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.

Executive Pastry Chef

Sonesta Beach Resort, Key Biscayne
06.2001 - 10.2006
  • Oversaw daily operations in the pastry department, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining exceptional product quality.

Executive Pastry Chef

Jo Anna's Bake House
07.1999 - 02.2001
  • Prepared bread and pastries to meet customer order requirements.

Executive Pastry Chef

Fireking Baking Co.
06.1996 - 06.1999
  • Designed custom desserts for special events such as weddings, anniversaries, and corporate functions.

Education

Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05-1991

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

University of Wisconsin
Baraboo, WI
05-1989

Skills

  • Chocolate work
  • Team management
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Sanitation practices
  • Menu development
  • Recipe creation
  • Flavor pairing
  • Sugar artistry
  • Food allergy awareness
  • Creative flair
  • Pastry preparation
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Glazing and icing application

Timeline

Executive Pastry Chef

The Biltmore Hotel
09.2022 - Current

Executive Pastry Chef

The Roosevelt Hotel
11.2019 - 08.2022

Executive Pastry Chef

The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
02.2019 - 07.2019

Executive Pastry Chef

Loews Hotels
10.2007 - 10.2018

Executive Pastry Chef

Omni Hotels & Resorts
04.2007 - 10.2007

Executive Pastry Chef

Sonesta Beach Resort, Key Biscayne
06.2001 - 10.2006

Executive Pastry Chef

Jo Anna's Bake House
07.1999 - 02.2001

Executive Pastry Chef

Fireking Baking Co.
06.1996 - 06.1999

Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

University of Wisconsin
RENE CONTEE