Experience
2024 - Present
Assistant Executive Chef Property Director
Park MGMLas Vegas, NV
2021 - 2024
Executive Chef
The Mayfair Supper ClubLas Vegas, NV
Education
Advice from Matt Alba
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
Mark Hopper was my most impactful mentor as I started my career; he gave me the foundation and confidence to become the chef I am today.
Also, Phil Tessier really helped me elevate my creative intuition when I moved to Yountville. He taught me how to think about food and ways to manipulate flavors.
Chef Mark taught me to always have a good attitude and whenever you are a part of a moment with struggles or frustration there are two ways to approach it, be negative and feed the fire, or be positive and make the best of the situation… change someone’s negative perspective!
Work for each other, not for yourself.
My first stage at Bouchon Las Vegas will always stick with me.
It wasn’t the amazing food or the pristine kitchen that drew me to Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, it was everyone’s willingness to help each other before they helped themselves.
Don’t worry about what everybody else is doing, worry about what you are doing, and if are you doing it to the best of your ability.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
I keep my team motivated and inspired by teaching and mentoring them through difficult times on how to overcome adversity and challenges.
Telling them when they have done a good job. Collaborating with them on our menu changes and using their childhood experiences to write menus collectively as a team.
Chef Phil showed me to sacrifice your own personal achievements or glory to make sure that the team is successful first, and to stay humble.
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