WORK HISTORY

Owner and Head Chef 1998-2005

Fine Dine Restaurant

Accomplishments:

• Established a profitable business, including the initial concept, marketing and management
• Received excellent culinary reviews in the press (The Ottawa Patriot and Capital Food Magazine)

Head Chef 1996-1998

Sweet Life Restaurant

Accomplishments:

• Created and implemented new inventory management norms, which lowered operational costs by 12%
• Implemented new staff management norms and work schedules, which resulted in a significant reduction in staff turnover

Chef 1994-1996

House of Delicacies

Accomplishments:

• Helped build a loyal clientele by diversifying the menu and improving meal presentation

Chef 1990-1994

Les saveurs d'orient, France

Accomplishments:

• Received an honourable mention at the L'eau à la bouche cooking contest

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EDUCATION

Marketing Certificate 2006

University of Ottawa

Hospitality Management Certificate 1990

Algonquin College