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Chris A

@chrisaster
United States
English
About me
I am a longtime Culinary and Hospitality leader now utilizing my knowledge and experience as a Food and Beverage Consultant. I specialize in Menu & Recipe development, as well as providing efficiency auditing and building systems that provide stability. Also, I write about a range of topics in the travel and hospitality sphere.... Read more

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Work experience

Walt_Disney

Catering Sous Chef

Walt Disney • Full-time

Dec 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 11 mos

Direct daily kitchen operations for WDW Catering Event Operations in the Yacht & Beach Club region Plan, organize and execute events ranging from jewel-box weddings to 12,000-guest park buyouts Lead an Assistant Sous Chef team and 60 cooks and team members Streamline production and communication by integrating AI tools into prep lists, order guides and execution timing

Self_employed / Freelance

Aster Hospitality

Self employed / Freelance • Self-employed

Jul 2017 - Present • 9 yrs 4 mos

Build menus, standardized recipes, costing and kitchen systems for startup restaurants, from concept through opening Consult remotely for restaurants and colleges in India, the Philippines and Australia; developed and tested recipes for an organic fresh dog food company in Argentina Produce private catering from intimate dinners to 100+ guests, with every menu built to the client Partner with award-winning mixologists to design beverage programs, including pricing and menu structure

Marriott_International

Executive Banquet Chef

Marriott International • Full-time

Apr 2016 - Jul 2017 • 1 yr 3 mos

Oversaw the largest and busiest hotel gala event center and meeting space in Miami's CBD, generating $18M in annual F&B revenue Managed and supervised a team of 40 cooks and stewards producing events for 10 to 2,000 attendees Directed hiring, scheduling and ordering for the full banquet team Maintained and exceeded JW Marriott brand standards across all areas of operation