Timothy Stromberg
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Chef with 12 years of professional cooking experience, including five years in fine dining and one and a half years in Michelin-star kitchen cooking at Patty O's Café & Bakery, sister restaurant to the 2-Michelin-star Inn at Little Washington. Known for precision, consistency, and the ability to execute recipes flawlessly while continuously learning new techniques, cuisines, and skills. Strong work ethic with a diverse background in hospitality, retail, and high-volume service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Patty O's Café & Bakery
Washington, VA
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Work within systems and recipes developed alongside Michelin-star culinary leadership
- Prepare and execute dishes to high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and organizational standards
- Fostered collaborative kitchen environment that prioritized excellence and efficiency.
- Prepared café and bakery menu items from scratch for daily service.
- Organized kitchen preparations for daily menu items to ensure efficiency during service. for pastries, breakfast plates, and lunch specials to ensure timely service.
- Tailored recipes and specials based on customer requests and seasonal offerings to enhance menu variety.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to support smooth café service.
Crew Member
Beach Front Boat Rentals LC
Austin, TX
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeted guests at Beach Front Boat Rentals dock and explained rental procedures.
- Prepared boats for departure with fuel, safety gear, and clean seating.
- Accumulated two years of experience in food service and guest interactions.
- Demonstrated adaptability, teamwork, and reliability
- 2 Years
prep cook
Magnolias at the mill
01.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Team Member
Target
09.2011 - 10.2015
- Delivered consistent customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Assisted guests with product location, pricing, and store questions at Target
- Operated cash register and processed payments for guest purchases
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise according to Target visual standards
- Maintained organization, accuracy, and efficiency across daily operations
- 4 Years
Fine Dining & Michelin-Star Kitchen Experience
Various Restaurants
- Gained experience over 1.5 years in high-end Michelin-star kitchens.
- Gained extensive experience in fine dining over five years.
- Executed complex recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in each dish
- Maintained composure and precision during peak service hours, contributing to seamless operations
- Developed strong fundamentals in culinary technique, plating aesthetics, timing, and teamwork to enhance service delivery
Barista
Starbucks
- Prepared beverages and food items according to company specifications, ensuring consistent quality and taste
- Excelled in high-volume service, balancing speed with quality to enhance customer experience
- Gained two years of experience in high-volume service environments.
Education
Freedom High School
South Riding, VASkills
- Recipe execution & consistency
- Michelin standards
- Menu execution
- Food safety & sanitation
- Food safety
- Recipe adaptation
- Culinary innovation
- Menu innovation
- Time management & organization
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
Title: Chef
Timeline
Chef
Patty O's Café & Bakery
08.2024 - 04.2026
Crew Member
Beach Front Boat Rentals LC
02.2022 - 08.2024
prep cook
Magnolias at the mill
01.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Team Member
Target
09.2011 - 10.2015
Barista
Starbucks
Fine Dining & Michelin-Star Kitchen Experience
Various Restaurants
Freedom High School