Shande Lou Paasa
Senior Sous Chef
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced with high-volume kitchen environments, food preparation, and team coordination. Utilizes advanced culinary techniques and efficient kitchen management to ensure high standards. Track record of fostering cohesive team dynamics and maintaining consistent quality in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sous Chef
Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
10.2025 - Current
- Handle aviation for high profile clients
- Oversaw banquet catering events for tower and villa suites.
- Provide SOPs for aviation and menu development
- Monitored compliance with allergen safety measures to protect customer health.
- Collaborated with culinary team to develop innovative menu items aligned with seasonal trends.
- Facilitated professional growth and collaboration among junior kitchen staff through targeted training and mentorship.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste in the kitchen.
Sous Chef
Las Vegas, NV
06.2024
- Supervised daily kitchen operations and staff performance to ensure high standards of food quality.
- Served as primary contact for in-house health department, coordinating initiatives to promote workplace wellness.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork within the kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with management to streamline kitchen processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste.
Line Cook, Don's Prime Steakhouse
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared and plated high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with culinary team to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to meet safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper cooking techniques and safety procedures.
Line Cook, Prep Cook and Baker
Amari Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversaw pasta and entrée station operations to ensure timely and quality meal preparation.
- Prepared a variety of sauces and pastas, ensuring quality and consistency in flavor profiles.
- Assisted in daily bread production processes to ensure quality and consistency.
Private Chef
Salted Chef
Las Vegas, NV
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Executed personalized meal planning and preparation for individual families.
- Developed and implemented weekly meal plans, focusing on dietary needs and preferences for optimal health.
- Sourced high-quality ingredients from local markets to ensure freshness and flavor.
Line Cook
Wynn In-Room Dining
Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Line Cook
- Assists the Chef de Partie and Chefs in the kitchen
- Maintain proper health code sanitation
- Prepare sauces, dressings and marinades
- Mise-en-place for assigned station
- Prepare food for Aviation orders and Executive orders
- Handle Banquet Event Order and Villa service
- Handle Wok station, Saute, Broiler, Grill
- Train new kitchen staff
- Help out on menu development
Chef de Partie
Wynn, The Buffet
Las Vegas, NV
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Decorate and display new dishes
- Ability to use hydro-process Chef’s cut for pastries
- Handle chocolates and confections
- Plate and present special patisserie and plates
- Train new pastry cooks
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Flower Child
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Line Cook and Prep Cook
- Handle Wok station and Pantry station
- Prepare sauces and dressings
- Prepare food ingredients for the day and the following day
- Assists the Chef in the kitchen
- Check food item quality
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Wynn In-Room Dining
Las Vegas, NV
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintain proper health code sanitation
- Prepare the stations for the next shift and throughout the day
- Prepare food for aviation orders for high profile clientele
- Handle Banquet Event Orders and Villa services orders
- Handle multiple stations on the line
Line Cook
Topgolf
Las Vegas, NV
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Coordinated food preparation activities for events, accommodating both day and night service requirements.
- Facilitated training programs for new hires and staff transitioning to various kitchen roles.
- Crafted sushi, fruit, and charcuterie platters with attention to presentation and quality.
Education
Culinary Arts Focusing on Baking and Patisserie
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Food safety management
- Stock management
- Food presentation
- Recipes and Menu planning
- Efficient kitchen organization
- Inventory management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Detail-oriented
- Staff scheduling
Community Service
Three Square Food Bank, Volunteer, Volunteer with Three Square Food Bank, Community clean-up with Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles, Volunteer at the Wynn Foundation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Sous Chef
Wynn Las Vegas
10.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
06.2024
Line Cook, Don's Prime Steakhouse
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
10.2023 - 06.2024
Line Cook, Prep Cook and Baker
Amari Las Vegas
06.2023 - 10.2023
Private Chef
Salted Chef
06.2022 - 06.2023
Line Cook
Wynn In-Room Dining
08.2021 - 05.2023
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Flower Child
01.2021 - 05.2021
Chef de Partie
Wynn, The Buffet
04.2019 - 08.2021
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Wynn In-Room Dining
09.2017 - 03.2019
Line Cook
Topgolf
04.2016 - 07.2017
Culinary Arts Focusing on Baking and Patisserie
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Las Vegas