As an energetic culinary professional, blended with creativity, I have a passion for food with strong cooking skills. Trained under classic French chefs at French Culinary Institute where traditional French cooking techniques were taught, I work well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. I am a motivated Chef looking to bring my skills to any situation asked of me. With a great sense of creativity and plating skills that wow diner’s eyes and palate, I am a Chef with 15 years of experience cooking in high volume environments, including as a prep cook, brunch and lunch line cook, dinner service line cook, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, and Personal/Private Chef for both families and events.

I have trained in Michelin Star kitchens, working for such world renowned Chefs as Paul Liebrandt, Ben Pollinger, Jody Williams, Rita Sodi, and Jesse Schenker. Each of these Chefs are talents in the culinary world, where I worked by their side, learning the necessary skills to succeed in the New York City culinary world.

Under Chef Schenker, I began to grow my managerial skills in the role of Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and eventually Chef de Cuisine. My experience includes not only restaurants, but also private dining experiences, in client’s homes and apartments. Though I am trained in French cuisine, I also have strong knowledge of Italian cooking, from growing up with my Sicilian grandmother (my main inspiration in becoming a Chef). Traveling to different countries among the continents has broadened my palate and culinary knowledge. I take all of this training and knowledge to provide you and your party with a high quality in home dining experience.