Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Additional Culinary Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Brittany "Sam" Samuels

Tampa

Summary

Dedicated culinary professional with 19 years of experience in fine dining, catering, and high-volume kitchens. Skilled in staff training, food preparation, and event execution at both boutique and large-scale levels. Known for consistency, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit with a “How can I help?” attitude; with an understanding that every kithcen is different, and there is always something to learn. Eager to grow into a leadership role where creativity, organization, and mentorship can support a team’s success and elevate the dining experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef / Lead Cook

Ron Burton Training Village
Hubbardston
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Oversaw kitchen operations, managing prep, inventory, food loss prevention, and staff training.
  • Assisted Executive Chef with menu planning and execution of daily meals.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and equipment operation for all meal services.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspaces and equipment.
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring high standards in food production and sanitation practices.

Lead Production Cook / Lead Event Chef

Puff N Stuff Catering
Orlando
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Directed hot side operations for high-profile banquets and private events.
  • Managed logistics for truck packing, unloading, and kitchen setup.
  • Efficiently operated kitchen equipment including combi-ovens, grills, tilt skillets, steamers, and mixers.
  • Prepared ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting meat for cooking.
  • Organized and sorted pre-packaged food for timely deliveries.
  • Maintained a clean working environment in compliance with sanitation guidelines.

Pasta Chef / Line Cook

Giovanni’s Ristorante
Nashville
08.2020 - 09.2023
  • Directed handmade pasta program, producing fresh pasta and sauces daily.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate timely meal service and coordination.
  • Monitored ingredient inventory, reporting shortages promptly to management.
  • Assisted in menu planning, incorporating innovative recipes to diversify offerings.
  • Ensured proper garnishing of all plates prior to service for presentation excellence.
  • Ordered ingredients for pasta dishes from suppliers as needed.

Lead Line Pasta Cook/Jr Sous Chef

Caffe Storico
New York
03.2013 - 06.2020
  • Developed handmade risottos, sauces, and pastas for weekly rotating menu.
  • Prepared fresh pasta daily using traditional techniques and premium ingredients.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on pasta preparation methods and kitchen protocols.
  • Assisted fellow cooks in meal preparation to ensure efficiency.
  • Created new pasta station menu items daily to enhance offerings.
  • Managed inventory levels to guarantee ingredient quality and freshness.
  • Maintained food safety standards while supporting Executive Chef in menu execution.

Lead Line Cook / Supervisor

Village Inn
Riverview
09.2006 - 02.2013
  • Ensured HACCP compliance and upheld company standards during high-volume service.
  • Expedited service and conducted quality checks on each plate before leaving the kitchen.
  • Supervised and trained new kitchen staff to enhance food preparation efficiency.
  • Managed inventory levels to maintain sufficient stock of ingredients and supplies.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with Village Inn recipes and standards.
  • Created employee schedules, resolved conflicts, and managed daily cash drawer changes.
  • Executed opening and closing procedures for the restaurant effectively.

Additional Culinary Experience

Facebook, Google, Adidas, Formula 1
  • Executed luxury dining for VIP guests.
  • Event Chef, Adidas (Brooklyn, NY): Supported culinary team at event for 3,000 guests.
  • Specialty Pastry Support, Google & Facebook: Collaborated with pastry teams for events.
  • Private Events & Freelance Catering: Assisted in creating menus and execute weddings, banquets, and private dinners.
  • Gig Work (Instawork & DoorDash): Adapted quickly to diverse kitchens and event demands.

Education

Culinary Arts Program -

Star Career Academy
New York, NY
10.2016

Skills

  • Culinary development and staff training
  • Sauce preparation
  • High-volume catering and banquets
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Effective communication and problem-solving
  • Knife skills and culinary precision
  • Time management and creativity
  • Professionalism
  • Basic butchery skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Kitchen equipment operation

References

available upon request.

Additional Culinary Experience

  • Lead Chef, Aston Martin Suite (Formula 1 Grand Prix): Executed luxury dining for VIP guests.
  • Event Chef, Adidas (Brooklyn, NY): Supported culinary team at event for 3,000 guests.
  • Specialty Pastry Support, Google & Facebook: Collaborated with pastry teams for events.
  • Private Events & Freelance Catering: Designed menus and executed weddings, banquets, and private dinners.
  • Gig Work (Instawork & DoorDash): Adapted quickly to diverse kitchens and event demands.

Certification

  • Certificate of Training - Florida Food Handler Course

Timeline

Sous Chef / Lead Cook

Ron Burton Training Village
06.2025 - 08.2025

Lead Production Cook / Lead Event Chef

Puff N Stuff Catering
01.2024 - 03.2025

Pasta Chef / Line Cook

Giovanni’s Ristorante
08.2020 - 09.2023

Lead Line Pasta Cook/Jr Sous Chef

Caffe Storico
03.2013 - 06.2020

Lead Line Cook / Supervisor

Village Inn
09.2006 - 02.2013

Additional Culinary Experience

Facebook, Google, Adidas, Formula 1

Culinary Arts Program -

Star Career Academy

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