Optimist Nashville

Assistant Manager

I have over 12 years of culinary experience across the United States and United Kingdom, working in fine dining, luxury hospitality, private dining, and restaurant openings. I have held positions including Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Chef, and Sous Chef. My experience includes menu development, culinary R&D, kitchen operations, staff training, inventory and food-cost management, vendor relations, and event execution. I have worked with diverse cuisines including Japanese, pan-Asian, seafood, Italian, French, Mediterranean, and contemporary American.

Executive Chef

Veteran manager in service industry. Ran many high volume to fine dining establishments successfully

Cook I

Culinary Artist aquisitive

Kitchen Manager