Culinary

Michael Paley

Executive Chef | Fontainebleau Miami Beach
At this point in my career, I feed off the challenge of operating multiple restaurants and working very hard to maintain a high level of quality and consistency. I truly enjoy mentoring my sous chef team and making them strong leaders, because without them, none of this would be possible. Some days it's hard, but the rewarding days far outweigh the stressful ones.

Experience

2023 - Present
Executive Chef
2022 - 2023
Executive Chef
KlawMiami, FL
2017 - 2022
Executive Chef
2014 - 2017
Executive Chef
2012 - 2014
Executive Chef
2011 - 2014
Chef / Owner
Garage BarLouisville, KY
2005 - 2012
Executive Chef
2005 - 2005
Interim Chef
The Coach HouseMartha's Vineyard, MA
2002 - 2005
Sous Chef
Lucca RestaurantBoca Raton, FL
2003 - 2003
Line Cook
Café BouludPalm Beach, FL

Education

1999 - 2001
Culinary Arts
Lincoln Culinary InstituteWest Palm Beach, FL

Advice from Michael Paley

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
This is an industry where self motivation is key.
If you are working for someone that recognizes talent and hard work, then the more you give yourself to the job, the faster you will advance in your career.
Start at the bottom.
The only way to be a well-rounded operator and chef is to start at the bottom and work your way up. Even if you are naturally gifted to work in a kitchen environment, start at the bottom, learn the job above yours and jump at the chance to take it when the opportunity presents itself.
To succeed at the higher levels of this industry you need to be thorough and have an attention to detail in your work and the way you manage yourself.
Learn to be a problem solver.

Roles in Culinary

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COOK (FULL TIME)

Westlake Village, CA
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Line Chef

Malibu, CA
Full/Part Time
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Line Cook

Calabasas, CA
Full/Part Time
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Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
 
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Grill Cook

Santa Monica, CA
Full/Part Time
 
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Chef de Partie

Santa Monica, CA
Full Time
 
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