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Lauren Christian

@laurenchristian1

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Private chef and catering manager delivering elevated hospitality and operational leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead culinary operations for luxury/private or large-scale events, focusing on client-focused service, team leadership, and menu innovation within a collaborative, high-standard environment.

I am a private chef and catering manager with extensive experience in luxury hospitality, client-facing service, and operational leadership. I specialize in creating elevated hospitality experiences, designing menus, and maintaining discretion for high-profile clientele.

Across roles as an owner, R&D chef, catering manager, and private chef, I directed full event logistics, managed vendors, payroll, inventory, and staff scheduling, and delivered consistent quality for corporate, campus, and private events. I also launched and operated a delivery-app-based food business, leading recipe development, branding, and POS/inventory systems.

I prioritize client satisfaction, nutritional and wellness-centered cuisine, and long-term client retention, combining hands-on culinary skill with financial and team management to produce seamless, high-touch dining experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Catering Manager

West Los Angeles Community College

Feb 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Directed catering operations for large-scale campus and private events, overseeing staff scheduling, training, vendor relations, inventory, payroll, and financial operations while ensuring tailored client satisfaction and quality standards.

Event Management Menu Development Vendor Management Inventory Control Payroll Scheduling Client Relations Quality Assurance

R&D Chef

Fobi’s

Aug 2023 - May 2024 (9 months)

Led recipe testing and product R&D for a delivery-app-based food business, managed kitchen operations, branding, POS/inventory systems, and adapted offerings to market demand.

Recipe Development Square Branding Inventory Management Market Research Operations

Private Chef

Key Healthcare

Feb 2023 - Jan 2024 (11 months)

Designed and executed monthly menus tailored to nutritional needs in a corporate healthcare setting, maintained discretion for executives and patients, and delivered high-quality culinary service in a fast-paced environment.

Nutrition Focused Cooking Discrétion Food Safety Team Coordination Dietary Accommodation

Owner / Chef

Christian and West Catering

Sep 2014 - Jan 2024 (9 years 4 months)

Directed full event logistics, menu curation, staffing, and guest services for luxury private and large-scale events, building relationships with high-net-worth clients and driving repeat business.

Business Management Financial Management Luxury Marketing