Hospitality

Philinos [2010]
Head Chef/Chef - Chef in the award winning Mediterranean style restaurant Philinos, winner of the "Le Choix Des Consommateurs" 2008, 2009, and 2010. Services can exceed 250 clients a night. Duties include full service restaurant duties including prep, maintenance, sanitation, full multi-course dinner service, and restaurant shutdown. (www.philinos.com)

Lumiere VFX Inc. [2008 - 2009]
Private Chef - Private Chef in a studio housing 50+ artists and support staff. Duties included complete meals 5 times a week; daily drinks and snacks; menu and recipe creation; inventory management and expedition; purchasing; weekly events (i.e. frequent cocktail parties). Budget and technological restrictions ensured a high-efficiency preparation model. (www.lumierevfx.com)

Les Gourmets Pressés [2007 - 2008]
Business Manager - Business manager for 2 small restaurants in the heart of Montréal. Duties included HR; business development; website architecture, publishing, translation, e-commerce; print media. Also applied in the kitchen, catering, and service. (http://lesgourmetspresses.ca)

Kaizen (formally Koji’s) Sushi Montreal [1999-2000]
Waiter and assistant floor manager - Waiter and assistant manager; aided in the setup and Grand Opening of The Tri House, a second floor gastronomic showcase of a menu designed and prepared by master chef Tri Du (Tri Express); managed business inventory, scheduling, and loss control. (http://www.kaizensushibar.com)

Buena Notte Montreal [1998-1999]
Waiter/Suiteur - Waiter and suiteur at Buena Notte, a Montreal icon, distinguishes itself by it normally boisterous and distinguished crowd. (http://www.buonanotte.com)

Le Temple Montreal (1234 de la Montagne) [1997-1998]
Bartender - The Temple was a restored funeral home in the heart of downtown Montreal. This was a very energetic and demanding environment.

Ritz Carlton Montreal [1997-1998]
Banquette server - Set and served anywhere from 40 to 120 guests three to nine course meals. (http://www.ritzcarlton.com)

Vol de Nuit Montreal (14 Prince-Arthur E.) [1994 - 1995]
DJ - Hosted a six hour DJ shift on Friday and Saturday nights. (http://www.wcites.com)

Cylde's Pointe-Claire [1993 - 1994]
DJ and Events Manager - Hosted a six hour DJ shift on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. I was also responsible of organizing various events including several high profile bands and charity fundraisers. (http://www.bar-resto.com/clydes/)