HSHannah Smith
@hannahsmith1
Culinary professional specializing in upscale cooking, recipe development, and private chef services.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated culinary professional with a pro culinary diploma and five years of experience across luxury resort kitchens and private chef services. I have led kitchen operations in fast-paced, high-volume environments and developed bespoke multi-course menus for private clients.
My strengths include recipe development, inventory management, cost control, staff supervision and training, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. I have hands-on experience across pantry, sauté, plancha, hearth, and grill stations and routinely manage ordering, prep, and kitchen organization.
I am seeking to grow beyond my comfort zone, continue learning new techniques and trends, and apply my experience in fine dining, catering, and private chef work to deliver exceptional culinary experiences while mentoring teams and improving kitchen efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sous Chef
Okana Resort
Feb 2025 - Present (9 months)
Lead kitchen operations in a high-volume fine dining environment, managing inventory and supplier ordering to minimize waste and ensure timely preparation of high-quality dishes. Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, enforce food safety and sanitation standards, and improve kitchen efficiency.
Private Chef
Take A Chef
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Prepare and present customized multi-course meals for private clients, managing grocery procurement, inventory, and cost control while tailoring menus to dietary needs and client preferences. Maintain client communication and organized kitchen systems to deliver high-quality personalized dining experiences.
Cook I
The Pelican Grill
Oct 2021 - Oct 2024 (3 years)
Operated multiple stations (pantry, sauté, plancha, hearth, grill) and maintained mise en place, cleanliness, and safety standards while training new staff and contributing weekly specials. Coordinated with management on ordering to ensure fresh supplies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Culinary Lab Cooking School
Pro Culinary Diploma, Culinary Arts
2021 - 2022
Activities and societies: Training in food safety & sanitation, staff supervision & training, inventory management, budgeting and cost control, and recipe development.
Completed a Pro Culinary Diploma focused on culinary techniques, food safety, staff supervision, and kitchen operations from June 2021 to July 2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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