Experience
2022 - Present
Chef De Cuisine
Paperboy AustinAustin, TX
2008 - 2010
Line Cook
Signature Grill, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and SpaTucson, AZ
2007 - 2008
Externship
JW Marriott Star Pass Resort and SpaTucson, AZ
Education
2006 - 2007
Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary ArtsPittsburgh, PA
Advice from James Zoller
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
In my opinion, the most rewarding feeling is making a guest say “wow” at their meal.
I think it’s really important to stay up-to- date on food trends by using social media, collecting cookbooks and spending a lot of time researching what other Chef’s around the world are doing.
Always ask for more, to do more, to learn more, and to see more.
Always think one step ahead of what you’re doing.
Different chefs have different opinions and techniques.
I encourage everyone to ask if there’s a certain method or a more proficient way something should be done in the kitchen.
The seasonality of Austin, Texas really inspires me to stay in the know.
Root vegetables, such as sun chokes are in season for a moment and not the next. This challenges my team to come up with dishes more frequently than other regions in North America.
People tend to be dismissive of working for a Hotel chain, but we are very fortunate to have a driven culinary team that acts as though we are a free-standing restaurant.
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