Vivian Howard

Vivian Howard, Chef and Owner of Boiler Room, Benny's Big Time Pizzeria, and Chef & The Farmer in Kinston, NC, shares her career timeline and advice for up-and-coming professionals.

“I love kitchen culture - the shared creative spirit and generous nature of this work. I’m driven by collaboration and feeding people both physically and emotionally.„

EXPERIENCE

2017 - Present
Chef/Owner
Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
Wilmington, NC

2017 - Present
Chef/Owner
Boiler Room
Kinston, NC

2006 - Present
Chef/Owner
Chef & The Farmer
Kinston, NC

2004 - 2004
Chef de Partie - Steam Station
Spice Market
New York, NY

2003 - 2004
Pastry and Savory Intern
WD-50
New York, NY

2001 - 2003
Server
Voyage, Greenwich Village
New York, NY

EDUCATION

2003 - 2003
Culinary Arts Program Graduate
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY

1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

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Vivian Howard

Vivian Howard, Chef and Owner of Boiler Room, Benny's Big Time Pizzeria, and Chef & The Farmer in Kinston, NC, shares her career timeline and advice for up-and-coming professionals.

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