Yehuda Kleiman
North Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Private Chef with over 16 years of culinary experience, including a distinguished tenure as Head Chef of the award-winning Machneyuda Restaurant in Jerusalem. Specialist in versatile, seasonal cuisines with a deep expertise in strict Kosher culinary standards, high-end private service, and global gastronomy. Proven track record of providing discreet, professional service to High Net Worth (HNW) families across Miami, New York, and Europe.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Chef
HNW Family & Private Events
11.2022 - Current
Manage end-to-end culinary coverage for a HNW family, including procurement, cooking, and leading a domestic cleaning/service team.
- Maintain a strict Kosher kitchen while focusing on healthy-oriented meals and specific dietary restrictions.
- Execute high-profile social gatherings, such as Super Bowl parties for 50+ guests and residential BBQ events.
- Accompany clients to secondary residences to ensure seamless service across various locations.
Executive Sous Chef
Mona Restaurant
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Served as second-in-command, managing kitchen staff, inventory, and food costs.
- Collaborated on menu building while simultaneously providing private catering services in Israel and France.
Head Chef
Machneyuda Restaurant
11.2011 - 11.2020
- Promoted from Line Cook to Sous Chef to Head Chef, overseeing all restaurant operations, front-of-house, and kitchen staff for two years.
- Led the 2018 international expansion and opening of "Coal Office" in London as a key team member.
- Managed the central prep kitchen for the 6-restaurant chain, focusing on supplier relations and food-cost reduction.
Education
Soldier - Combat Engineering -
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
Israel03-2010
High School Diploma -
Jinogli High School
Jerusalem, IL05-2006
Skills
- Culinary Innovation: Expert flavor profiling and seasoning balance
- Kosher Standards: Deep expertise in strict Kosher kitchen management
- Operational Management: Inventory management, cost control, and high-volume production
- Languages: English (Native), Hebrew (Native), Spanish (Partial)
- Menu Planning: Personalized recipe development and dietary restriction management
- Estate Professionalism: Proven discretion and seamless integration into domestic staff teams
Accomplishments
- International Expansion Lead: Successfully led the 2018 opening of the "Coal Office" restaurant in London, overseeing the transition of culinary standards to a new global market.
- Multi-Unit Operations: Managed the central prep kitchen for a 6-restaurant chain, successfully optimizing food costs and supplier relationships across all locations.
- High-Profile Event Execution: Orchestrated diverse social and professional gatherings, ranging from daily poolside service for HNW families to large-scale events like Super Bowl parties for 50+ guests.
Certification
- Professional Butchery: Expert-level skills in butchering poultry, meats, and fish, developed through early career vocational training.
- IDF Combat Engineering: Developed high-level discipline, time management, and the ability to perform under extreme pressure during 3 years of military service.
Timeline
Private Chef
HNW Family & Private Events
11.2022 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Mona Restaurant
12.2020 - 09.2022
Head Chef
Machneyuda Restaurant
11.2011 - 11.2020
Soldier - Combat Engineering -
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
High School Diploma -
Jinogli High School