Charlie Trotters
Industry: American chef
DescriptionCharles Trotter was an American chef and restaurateur. His most well-known restaurant, Charlie Trotter's, was open in Chicago from 1987 to 2012. Born: September 8, 1959, Wilmette, IL Died: November 5, 2013, Chicago, IL Books: Charlie Trotter's, Charlie Trotters Seafood, Spouse: Rochelle Smith (m. 2010–2013), Lisa Ehrlich (m. 1986–1990) Awards: James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef, TV shows: The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter
Charlie Trotters List of Employees There's an exhaustive list of past and present employees! Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at Charlie Trotters. You can filter them based on skills, years of employment, job, education, department, and prior employment.
Charlie Trotters Salaries. You can even request information on how much does Charlie Trotters pay if you want to. Learn about salaries, pros and cons of working for Charlie Trotters directly from the past employees.
Find People by Employers You can rekindle an old relationship, reconnect with a long-lost friend, former boss, business acquaintance who might be useful in your new line of work. With our employee database, the possibilities are endless. All you have to do is type in a couple of keywords and we'll bring you the exact information you wanted!
54 Charlie Trotters employees in database. Find out everything there's to know about Charlie Trotters employees. We offer you a great deal of unbiased information from the internal database, personal records, and many other details that might be of interest to you.
Charlie Trotters Employees
Port Fonda August 2015 - Present
801 Fish January 2015 - August 2015
Q39 April 2014 - May 2015
Lombardis Itallian September 2012 - April 2014
Novel Restaurant March 2014 - March 2014
The Herbfarm Restaurant May 2013 - May 2013
roja mexican grill + margarita bar November 2003 - September 2012
The Grey Plume July 2012 - July 2012
Bluestem Restaurant February 2012 - July 2012
charlie trotters 2005 - 2005
Skills
Culinary, Menu Development, Cuisine, Food Service, Cooking, Culinary Skills, Recipes, Food Preparation, Fine Dining, Sanitation, Gourmet, Pastry, Seafood, Chef, Menu Costing, Food Quality, Catering, Restaurant Management
Education
Metropolitan Community College 2008 — 2012
Associates in Business Management, Business, 3.4
Millard South High school 1998 — 2001
Diploma
The Trotter Project July 2014 - Present
The Peninusula Chicago April 2001 - June 2002
Charlie Trotter's June 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office Administration, Event Planning, Event Management, Teamwork, Office Management, Administration, Administrative..., Data Entry
Education
Purdue University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications and Sales and Marketing
Issaquah High School 1986 — 1990
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe October 2013 - Present
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe June 2004 - Present
Charlie Trotter's January 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Wine, Fine Dining, Wine Lists, Recipes, Food & Beverage, Cuisine, Food Pairing, Sales Management, Food, Wine Tasting, Inventory Management, Cooking, Restaurant Management, New Restaurant Openings, Hotels, Restaurants
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2002 — 2003
Culinary Arts
Torc March 2015 - July 2015
The Genuine Hospitality Group January 2014 - October 2014
Florida International University August 2013 - April 2014
Blu Sushi January 2013 - 2013
Charlie Trotter's March 2012 - August 2012
Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa October 2010 - March 2011
Lawry's the Prime Rib January 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Wine, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, POS, Micros, Italian cuisine, Cuisine, Hospitality Management, Fine Dining, Restaurants, Food Service, Sanitation, Food Pairing, Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, Beer, Management, Sushi, Edc, Catering, Banquets
Education
Florida International University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Hospitality Management
Kendall College 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Hospitality Management
Kendall College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Culinary Arts
Newark Academy
HS Diploma
Virgin Hotels December 2014 - Present
Eataly November 2013 - November 2014
Slow Food Chicago 2011 - November 2014
Whole Foods Sauganash March 2012 - June 2013
Zapatista December 2010 - July 2011
Agami Contemporary Sushi February 2009 - May 2010
Charlie Trotter's August 2008 - October 2008
Mon Ami Gabi September 2006 - May 2008
Eivissa 2008 - 2008
Skills
Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Restaurants, Event Planning, Food Service, Cooking, Catering, Food, Banquets, Wine, Event Management, Fine Dining
Education
Kendall College 2008 — 2013
Professional Cookery Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DePaul University
International Studies B.A., minor in Japanese, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, 3.64 GPA
Hyatt Hotels Corporation 2013 - Present
Sbrocco Wine Bar 2012 - 2013
Taste! To Go Catering and Events 2011 - 2012
Baru66 2010 - 2011
Westin Resorts, Cruz Bay Prime 2010 - 2010
The Culinary Institute of America 2008 - 2010
Charlie Trotter’s 2009 - 2009
Lucullan’s Italian Restaurant 2007 - 2008
Iowa State University Dining Off-site catering 2006 - 2007
Bean Addiction Café 2004 - 2005
Skills
Fine Dining, Catering, Menu Development, Menu Costing, Leadership, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Food, Cuisine
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2008 — 2010
AOS
Iowa State University 2005 — 2008
InterUrban cafe & pastry shop October 2012 - Present
glazed and infused November 2011 - June 2012
Skinie piggy April 2010 - November 2011
Flirty Cupcakes 2010 - 2011
Epic 2009 - 2010
Blue Plate 2006 - 2009
Sugar a dessert bar 2002 - 2005
Charlie Trotter's March 1998 - October 2001
Metropolitan 1995 - 1998
Joel Robuchon 1995 - 1995
Skills
Menu Development, Pastry, Cakes, Bakery, Food, Recipes, Catering, Restaurants, Food Safety, Sanitation, Inventory Management, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Food Cost, Ingredients, Confectionery, Food Industry, Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, Purchasing, Hospitality, Budgeting, Scheduling, Food Service, Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Recipe Testing, Food & Beverage, Cooking, Baking, Menu Costing
Education
Washburn Trade School 1989 — 1991
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DePaul University 1987 — 1989
Accounting and Business/Management
Trotter's To Go July 2011 - July 2012
Charlie Trotter's October 2008 - July 2011
Chef's Station August 2006 - October 2008
Indiana University Sailing Center May 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Statistical Data..., Program Evaluation, Program Development, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, SAS, Event Management, Event Planning, Inventory Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Master of Public Affairs
Restaurant R'evolution New Orleans, LA December 2010 - Present
Charlie Trotters August 2005 - December 2010
Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival April 2010 - April 2010
MK The Restuarant April 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Wine, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Wine Tasting, Food, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Beer, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Food Pairing
Education
University of Iowa 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Russian Language and Literature
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Russian Language and Literature
MUSO LLC October 2009 - Present
MUSO LLC October 2009 - Present
N9NE Group Chicago 2004 - 2008
Charlie Trotter's March 1992 - August 2001
Skills
Metals, Sales Management, Export, Wine, Negotiation, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Plastics, Customer Service, Restaurants, Sales, Team Building, Hospitality, Public Relations
Education
Rockhurst High School 1980 — 1983
Somerset Elementary 1974 — 1977
The University of Kansas
The Ritz Carlton San Francisco May 2014 - Present
Redd October 2012 - June 2014
Charlie Trotters November 2007 - December 2012
Restaurant Charlie November 2007 - September 2009
Nora's Wine Bar May 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Restaurants, Culinary, Hospitality, Wine, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Banquets, Cooking, Catering, Hospitality Management, Bartending
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2004 — 2008
BA, Beverage Mang./Hotel Addministration
The Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago 2002 — 2004
Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Court of Master Sommeliers
Crown Heights Realty August 2007 - Present
Legacy Healthcare 2012 - 2013
Crescent Heights 2004 - July 2007
Crescent Heights 2003 - 2007
Morgan Stanley June 2000 - March 2003
charlie trotters 1999 - 2000
chicago mercentile exchage January 1999 - June 1999
Skills
Rentals, Condos, Real Estate, Negotiation, Property Management, Residential, Asset Management, Investment Properties, Real Estate Investment, Sellers, Single Family Homes, Resale, Realty, Brokerage, Buying, Contract Negotiation, Short Sales, Real Estate Development, Investors, Selling, Investments, REO, Foreclosures, Due Diligence, Customer Service, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, Real Property, Landlords, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Financing, Buyer Representation, Commercial Real Estate, Resellers, Leases, Buyers, Relocation, Location Intelligence, Acquisitions, Tenant, Sales, Apartments, Disposition, Property, FHA, Land Acquisition, Corporate Real Estate, Luxury, Tenant Representation
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 2000
BS, Finance
Hogeschool INHOLLAND 1996 — 1997
International Studies, International Business
Bourbon Steak Washington D.C. December 2014 - Present
Bourbon Steak January 2014 - Present
Mina Group: Restaurant RN74 September 2012 - January 2014
crush restaurant October 2011 - September 2012
twist/ventana restaurants October 2008 - July 2010
Secret Stash Sea Salts September 2008 - June 2010
Qube restaurant 2007 - 2008
415 asian restaurant & lounge 2006 - 2007
Azie 2003 - 2005
charlie trotter's 2003 - 2003
Skills
Restaurants, Food, Menu Development, Cuisine, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Catering, Chef, Cooking, Hotels, Restaurant Management, Banquets, Hospitality, Recipes
Education
California Culinary Academy 2002 — 2003
A.A., culinary arts
San Diego Mesa College 2000 — 2002
liberal arts, general
University of Iowa 1994 — 1996
general
Jam Restaurant July 2009 - Present
Powerhouse Restaurant November 2007 - October 2008
North Pond Restaurant July 2005 - January 2007
Bradley Ogden February 2003 - February 2005
Charlie Trotter's April 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Catering, Menu Development, Food, Chef, Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Recipes, Menu Costing, Restaurant Management, New Restaurant Openings, Sanitation, Restaurants, Cooking, Gourmet, Food Service, Banquets, Pastry
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Vera restaurant August 2015 - Present
Eataly, Baffo October 2013 - June 2015
Binny's Beverage Depot April 2012 - October 2013
Charlie Trotter's October 2011 - April 2012
LUSH wine and spirits September 2009 - October 2011
Eno Wine Bar 2010 - 2011
Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Food, Hospitality, Beer, Wineries, Merchandising, Teaching Wine, Food Pairing, Wine service, Champagne, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine & Spirits Industry, Winemaking, Beverage Industry, Sales, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Retail
Education
Wine and Spirits Educational Trust
Diploma, Wine
Columbia College Chicago 1997 — 2000
BA, Fashion Design
Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified, Wine
The Mirage August 2011 - May 2014
The M Resort January 2009 - August 2011
Wolfgang Puck's Postrio restaurant, Venetian resort November 2006 - January 2009
Sensi restaurant, Bellagio January 2005 - November 2006
Eatzi's Market and Bakery January 2000 - January 2005
White Rose Inn January 1994 - January 2000
Tuttaposto restaurant January 1992 - January 1994
Charlie Trotter's January 1991 - January 1992
Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago January 1990 - January 1991
Ritz Carlton Hotel January 1988 - January 1991
Skills
Cake Decorating, Pastry, Food Service, Chef, Menu Development, Chocolate, Bakery, Cuisine, Sauces, Sanitation, Cakes, Desserts, Sugar, Catering, Wedding Cakes, Culinary Skills, Restaurants, Recipes, Cooking, Hiring
Education
Kendall College 1986 — 1988
Associate, Cullinary
Loyola University Chicago 1983 — 1987
T.F. South HS
Bellagio August 2008 - Present
Bellagio June 2006 - August 2008
The Little Nell September 2004 - May 2006
Charlie Trotter's January 2001 - September 2004
'21' Club September 1998 - December 2000
Skills
Fine Dining, Wine, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Menu Development, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Culinary Skills, Resorts, Hotels, Alcoholic Beverages, Bartending, Cocktails, Beer, Cuisine, Sommelier, Wineries, Wine Tasting, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Gourmet
Education
Culinary Institute of America 1996 — 1998
Associates in Culinary Arts, Food and Wine
John Jay High School 1993 — 1996
Benny's Chop House 2014 - Present
Tesori Restaurant October 2010 - March 2014
North Pond Restaurant June 2010 - September 2010
Table fifty-two 2007 - 2009
Charlie Trotters October 2000 - June 2007
Skills
Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Beer, Team Building, Wine Education, Hospitality, Concierge Liaison, Menu Development, Wine, Fine Dining, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, Food, Sales, Management, Training, Catering, Event Planning, Marketing, Hiring, Purchasing, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Customer Service
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1994 — 1997
B.A., Television Production
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Drawing since Oct. 2014
Ampersand Wine Bar July 2015 - Present
1744th Transportation company; Illinois Army National Guard September 2014 - Present
Wolfgang Puck Catering January 2013 - June 2014
Melons Catering and Events June 2010 - September 2012
A co. 340th BSB; California Army National Guard September 2011 - August 2012
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining; Cut & Sidebar at Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire March 2006 - November 2006
Il Campanile July 2004 - March 2006
Ken's Artisan Bakery February 2002 - June 2004
Midwest Foods March 2000 - January 2002
Charlie Trotter's January 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Budgets, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Hospitality, Social Networking, Team Building, Catering, Food, Fine Dining, Food Service, Food Preparation, Food
Education
Equal Opportunity Leaders Course 2014 — 2014
Army Certificate, Equal Opportunity for the Army
Ashford University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences
Army Logistics University 2012 — 2012
BOLC, Transportation/Mobility Management
OCS 2010 — 2011
Commissioned Officer, Army Officer training
California Culinary Academy 1991 — 1992
Associate of Arts (AA), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Pastaworks September 2014 - Present
ASH Woodfired April 2014 - Present
Zuni Cafe September 2011 - December 2013
Wynn Las Vegas June 2010 - July 2011
Charlie Trotter's September 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Catering, Restaurant Management, Food Service, PowerPoint, Food, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Hotels, Customer Service, Wine, Cooking, Vegan, Vegetarian Cooking, Micros, Restaurants, Teamwork, Food & Beverage
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Management
Howard Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
European Imports LTD. April 2012 - Present
Barcelona Spain January 2010 - September 2011
Lettuce Entertain You June 2006 - January 2010
Charlie Trotters March 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Menu Development, Restaurants, Customer Service, Sales, Culinary Skills, Food, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Management, Leadership, Food Service, Catering
Education
Purdue University 2001 — 2005
Liberal Arts, Hospitality and English Literature
A10/Yusho Hyde Park May 2014 - Present
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar June 2010 - April 2014
The Bristol November 2008 - December 2009
Tramonto's Steak & Seafood March 2007 - January 2009
The Pump Room March 2006 - March 2007
onesixtyblue September 2005 - March 2006
Charlie Trotter's September 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Restaurant Management, Wine Knowledge, Fine Dining, Restaurants, Wine, Wine Tasting, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Excel, PowerPoint, Staff Training, POS, Catering, Culinary Skills, Food, Food Service, Menu Development, Microsoft Excel
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business 1992 — 1996
BSM, Finance
MK May 2009 - Present
Cenitare December 2007 - December 2008
Charlie Trotter's August 2005 - November 2007
Ambria December 2003 - August 2005
CRU August 2002 - February 2004
Education
University of Iowa 1993 — 1996
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices April 2015 - Present
Silpada Designs April 2009 - April 2015
Larson Design Group September 2006 - October 2009
The Capital Grille April 2004 - September 2006
Charlie Trotter's September 2003 - April 2004
Pennsylvania College of Technology September 2001 - September 2003
Pennsylvania College of Technology September 2001 - September 2003
Pennsylvania College of Technology April 1998 - September 2002
Pennsylvania College of Technology May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Real Estate, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship
Education
The American University in Cairo Department of Journalism and Mass Communication 2005 — 2005
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Graphic Design, 4.0
Pennsylvania College of Technology 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Graphic Design, 3.5
Renny & Reed August 2015 - Present
Self-employed November 2013 - October 2014
Revolution Foods June 2011 - November 2013
Lasco Enterprises March 2010 - March 2011
Max's Wine Dive March 2009 - March 2010
Charlie Trotter's October 2008 - March 2009
The Grand Wine & Food Affair January 2006 - June 2008
A'la Carte Foodservice Consulting August 2007 - May 2008
University of Houston 2005 - 2007
Various upscale, independent restaurants August 1997 - December 2005
Skills
Menu Development, Hospitality, Restaurants, Food, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Training, Management, Wine, Catering, Purchasing, Budgets, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Cooking, Event Planning, Time Management, Operations Management, Project Management
Education
New York University 2000 — 2004
BA, Philosophy
University of Houston 2005 — 2008
MS, Hospitality Management
Viceroy Hotel Group January 2014 - Present
Empire January 2012 - June 2014
Southern Pacific Smokehouse February 2010 - January 2012
Carmel Valley Ranch December 2008 - January 2010
Charlie Trotter's October 2006 - December 2008
Sheraton August 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Pre-opening, Menu Development, Banquets, Culinary Skills, Hotel Management, Fine Dining, Catering, Restaurant Management, Micros, Revenue Analysis, Cuisine, Budgets, Food, Time Management, Leisure, Spa, Wine
Education
The University of Akron 2003 — 2006
The American University of Paris 1999 — 1999
Taco Cabana January 2015 - Present
ADI Consulting April 2013 - October 2014
The Schwan Food Company June 2011 - October 2012
Schwan's Food Service, Inc. March 2010 - June 2011
Denny's June 2008 - December 2009
Denny's March 2007 - June 2008
NOBLE March 2002 - March 2007
Charlie Trotter's 2000 - 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food Service, Food Industry, Culinary Skills, Food, Menu Development, Product Development, Food Safety, Ingredients, Food Processing, Management, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Food Science, Marketing, Restaurants, Cooking, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Operations Management, Product Innovation, Catering
Education
DePauw University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Certification, Continuing Education
Le Cordon Bleu
Certification, Continuing Education
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group December 2011 - December 2014
Uchi Restaurant May 2010 - November 2010
Charlie Trotter's December 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Catering, Cooking, Food, Menu Development, Microsoft Office, Restaurant Management
Education
The Culinary Institute of America
L Brands (Limited Brands) September 2013 - Present
The Northstar Cafe September 2010 - September 2013
The Culinary Institute of America February 2010 - August 2010
O'Sho Japanese Steakhouse January 2009 - August 2010
Blackbird Restaurant April 2008 - September 2008
Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts August 2007 - February 2008
Sedgebrook July 2005 - January 2008
Charlie Trotter's January 2007 - January 2007
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Culinary Management, Micros, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Pastry, Baking, Food, Wedding Cakes, Food Safety, Cakes, Restaurants, Catering, Cooking, Fine Dining, MICROS, Menu Development
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management, 3.67 GPA
The Culinary Institute of America 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree
Moana Restaurant Group October 2014 - Present
BOKA Restaurant Group January 2014 - Present
The Peninsula Chicago October 2012 - January 2014
Charlie Trotters 2011 - 2012
REDD 2009 - 2010
DB BIstro Moderne 2006 - 2007
Skills
Karate, Chef, Fine Dining, Cooking, Food, Hospitality, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food, Banquets
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Mountain View High School
Vins au Féminin May 2013 - Present
www.jessicaharnois.com August 2010 - Present
Reserve & Selection October 2010 - June 2011
SAQ March 2007 - October 2010
Charlie Trotter's 2006 - 2007
Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Food, Food & Beverage, Alcoholic Beverages, Banquets, Beer, Beverage Industry, Catering, Champagne, Cooking, Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Event Management, FMCG, Fine Dining, Food Industry, Food Pairing, Food Service, French, Gastronomy, Gourmet, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hotels, Inventory Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Menu Development, Merchandising, Public Relations, Purchasing, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Sensory Evaluation, Taste, Tourism, Trade Marketing, Wine, Wine Lists, Winemaking, Wineries
Education
Université du Québec à Montréal 2001 — 2004
Bacc. en communication
The Art Institutes January 2015 - Present
RMS Associates LLC July 2012 - Present
Indiana Pacer Player December 2013 - January 2015
Charlie Trotter's October 2011 - November 2011
Epicureans November 2010 - September 2011
Canterbury Hotel July 2010 - September 2010
Conrad Hotel Downtown May 2010 - July 2010
Sheraton Hotel Starbucks Coffee November 2007 - April 2010
Eurest Dining Services October 2006 - November 2007
Aramark Toyota August 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Food Safety, Fine Dining, Menu Development, Recipes, Pastry, Culinary Skills, Banquets, Food, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Food Service, Nutrition, Cooking, Cuisine, Catering, Sanitation, Seafood, Hotels, ServSafe, Food Preparation, Hygiene, Chef, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Inventory Management, Baking, Chocolate, Food & Beverage, Dinners, Menu Costing, Bread, Mediterranean, Culinary Management
Education
The Art Institute of Indianapolis 2013 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Culinary Management
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute 2010 — 2011
AAS Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts
Argosy University Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Reno Mark Hospitality, Ltd. June 2014 - Present
Las Vegas Sands Corporation 2008 - June 2014
Charlie Trotter's 1990 - 2008
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Design Management, Food & Beverage, Interior Design, Hotel Design, Budgets, Hospitality Management, Menu Development, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Marketing, Fine Dining, Luxury, Pre-opening experience, Design Research, Hotel Management, Tourism, Micros, Corporate Events, Design Directors, Construction, Pre-opening, Casino, Front Office, Culinary Skills, Restaurant Management, Revenue Analysis, Restaurant Design, Restaurant Development, Hotel, MICROS
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Interior Architecture
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science (BS), Design and Visual Communications, General
The Current Crop & Restaurant Growers 2011 - Present
Catering Unlimited December 2008 - November 2009
Q April 2004 - April 2007
Chef Instructor/Paso Robles Culinary Academy August 2002 - December 2003
Mosaics January 1999 - September 2003
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery February 1996 - 1999
Charlie Trotter's March 1994 - July 1996
Skills
Food, Parties
Education
California Culinary Academy
Compass Rock Real Estate, LLC April 2012 - Present
CORT Business Services August 2010 - Present
Records Deposition Service June 2011 - May 2015
Aggeus Healthcare July 2009 - March 2010
Prudential Preferred Properties December 2008 - November 2009
Thorek Memorial Hospital December 2008 - March 2009
Care Communications, Inc. 2008 - 2008
Charlie Trotters October 1996 - January 2003
PRC Environmental Management, Inc June 1989 - October 1996
Warzyn Engineering May 1986 - May 1989
Skills
Real Estate
Education
DeVry University 2007 — 2008
Associate Degree in Health Information Technology, Health Information Technology, 3.9/4.0
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene
Arizona State University 1980 — 1981
None, General
Yusho March 2014 - September 2015
Nico Osteria - Thompson Hotel November 2013 - March 2014
Rodan April 2013 - July 2013
Jellyfish Restaurant May 2012 - April 2013
Chizakaya November 2009 - November 2012
Sunda February 2009 - November 2009
Restaurant Charlie & Bar Charlie February 2008 - September 2008
Charlie Trotter's December 2007 - February 2008
Japonais July 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Restaurant Management, New Restaurant Openings, Budgeting, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Procurement, Price Structuring, Special Events..., On and Offsite Catering, Butchery, Charcuterie, Fine Dining, Guest Relations, Basics in Bread Baking, Quality Assurance, Extensive Knowledge in...
Education
Kendall College 2003 — 2005
Associate's degree, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DePaul University 2002 — 2003
Syracuse University 2001 — 2002
Latin School of Chicago 1991 — 2001
Illinois Restaurant Association April 2013 - Present
Burton History Trees March 2007 - Present
Natura Water June 2012 - March 2013
Green Planet Bottling April 2006 - June 2012
Chicagoland Beverage Company October 2004 - July 2008
Trotter's To Go June 2003 - December 2006
Chicagoland Beverage Company December 2002 - August 2003
Charlie Trotter's October 2001 - December 2002
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants May 1999 - December 2000
Wildfire Restaurant 1998 - 2000
Skills
Procurement, Food, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Blogging, Customer Relations, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Distribution, Databases, E-commerce, Event Management, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Logistics, New Business Development, Outsourcing, Operations Management, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Management, Sales, Marketing, B2B, Sales Management, Retail, Training, Market Planning, Catering, Food Service, Public Relations, CRM, Restaurants
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2001 — 2001
Graduate Credit Towards, Masters Degree
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's, Hospitality Management
New Trier High School 1993 — 1997
High School Diploma
Palm Bay International April 2015 - Present
Wine and Spirits Consultant August 2013 - Present
Jackson Family Wines May 2009 - August 2013
Cronin Consulting September 2006 - May 2009
Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant October 2005 - October 2006
Gary Danko April 2004 - April 2005
Southern Wine & Spirits August 2000 - January 2003
Charlie Trotter's April 1998 - November 1999
Charlie Trotter's February 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Wine Tasting, Hospitality, Wine, Restaurants, Winemaking, Culinary Skills, Event Planning, Beverage Industry, Alcoholic Beverages, Food Pairing, Wineries, Sales Management, Hospitality Management, Food, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Inventory Management, Beer, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Hospitality Industry, Retail, Champagne, Customer Service, Fine Dining, Viticulture, Key Account Development, Marketing, Budgets, Public Relations, Catering, Wine & Spirits Industry, Event Management, Social Media, Menu Development, Wine Lists, Restaurant Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Court of Master Sommeliers
MS, Wine & Spirits
North Carolina State University
LYFE Kitchen March 2010 - Present
Charlie Trotters February 2003 - October 2005
Skills
Culinary Skills, Food, Restaurants, Nutrition, Menu Development, Food Service, Ingredients, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Food Industry, Grocery, Fine Dining, Flavors, Recipes, Chef, Catering, Hospitality, Cooking
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Culinary Nutrition
Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa June 2014 - Present
Richard Sandoval Restaurants February 2012 - June 2014
Sweet Basil July 2010 - March 2012
Spring Restaurant Group July 2007 - July 2010
Charlie Trotter's 2005 - 2007
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts 2004 - 2005
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. 2002 - 2004
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. 2001 - 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing, Leadership, Restaurants, Food & Beverage
Education
Christ Church Episcopal
The Culinary Institute of America
Mikuni Wild Harvest January 2006 - Present
Caesars Palace February 2003 - January 2006
Charlie Trotters 2001 - 2003
Ciboulette 2000 - 2001
Skills
Food, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Menu Development, Hotels, Culinary Skills, Restaurant Management, Food Industry, Sales, Cooking, Purchasing, Customer Service
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1997 — 1998
Culinary Arts
Spago January 2013 - Present
myself January 1994 - Present
The French Pastry School February 2010 - December 2012
Charlie Trotter's January 2001 - February 2010
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
bfa, art
MOTO Restaurant March 2011 - Present
Charlie Trotters December 2010 - March 2011
Apple Pie Bakery and Cafe April 2010 - November 2010
2941 Restaurant August 2009 - February 2010
Ardsley Country Club March 2008 - July 2009
Marriott International December 2008 - April 2009
The Cheesecake Factory January 2008 - April 2008
Johnny Mango's World Cafe and Bar June 2005 - August 2007
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2008 — 2011
Skinnie Piggy 2011 - Present
Blue Plate Chicago July 2007 - November 2008
Charlie Trotter's May 1999 - September 2002
Spago 2001 - 2001
Education
Washburne Trade School 1989 — 1991
Culinary
DePaul University 1987 — 1989
Myriad Restaurant Group February 2014 - Present
Restaurant Daniel August 2005 - February 2014
Gary Danko October 2001 - July 2005
Charlie Trotter's September 1994 - March 2001
Skills
Sommelier, Cheese, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Wine, Restaurants, Culinary Skills, Food & Beverage, Food, Social Media, Cuisine, Wine Tasting, Media Relations, Recipes, Gourmet, Hotels, New Restaurant Openings, Catering, Food Service
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1993
B.A., English, History
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Ray Radigan's Restaurant November 2009 - Present
Eleven Madison Park 2009 - 2010
Charlie Trotter's February 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Cuisine, Restaurant Management, Recipes, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Food Service, Pre-opening, Pastry, Gourmet
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2002 — 2003
University of Puget Sound 1995 — 1999
Business Degree
Charlie Trotters September 2008 - Present
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1999 — 2003
BA, Theatre and Drama
The Hermitage Hotel August 2015 - Present
The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort September 2012 - October 2014
Barrelhouse flat October 2011 - July 2012
Goose Island Beer Company April 2010 - September 2011
Charlie Trotters February 2008 - February 2010
Mary Elaine's at The Phoenician February 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Cuisine, Food, Culinary Skills, Chef, Menu Development, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Food Service, Cooking, Food Safety, Sanitation, Menu Costing, Food Preparation, Wine, Pre-opening, Recipes, Culinary Management, Menu Engineering, Gourmet, Hotel Management, Resorts, Food Cost Analysis, Sauces, Seafood, Food Quality, Recipe Testing, Food Industry, Culinary Education, HACCP, Ingredients, Team Building, Event Planning, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Food, Catering
Education
Lewis and Clark College
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Scottsdale Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Robert Houde Wines February 2009 - September 2012
Garnacha, Ltd August 2005 - May 2011
The Peninsula Chicago April 2001 - June 2002
Charlie Trotter's September 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Hotels, Gourmet, Wine, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Staff Training, Customer Service
Education
Purdue University 1990 — 1994
BA, Communications/Psychology
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse February 2014 - Present
Shade & Canopy 2011 - January 2014
Birch & Barley / Churchkey 2010 - 2010
BlackSalt 2006 - 2010
Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace 2003 - 2005
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts 2002 - 2003
Charlie Trotter's 2001 - 2001
Brennan's of Houston 1999 - 2000
Skills
Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Restaurants, Wine, Fine Dining, Culinary Skills, Cuisine, Catering, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Food Service, Hospitality Industry, Pre-opening, Recipes, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Cooking, Hotels, Food, Hospitality, Wine Tasting, Open Table, P, Food Preparation, New Restaurant Openings, Hiring, Labor Control, Gourmet, Menu Costing, Micros
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2000 — 2002
AOS, Culinary Arts
University of Houston 1995 — 1999
BS, Hotel & Restaurant Management
Restaurant Trentina January 2015 - Present
Greenhouse Tavern September 2013 - Present
MOTO Restaurants March 2011 - July 2013
Charlie Trotters November 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Pastry, Restaurants, Baking, Chocolate, Culinary Skills, Recipes, Bakery, Cooking, Menu Development, Cuisine, Fine Dining, Food Preparation, Sanitation
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Cleveland Benedictine High School 2001 — 2005
High School
The Peninsula Hotels August 2012 - May 2013
Metropolitan Club October 2011 - August 2012
Charlie Trotter's September 2009 - October 2011
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Catering, Restaurants, Resorts, Micros, Hotels, Food, Tourism, Event Management
Education
University of Chicago 2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Chinese Language and Literature
Dartmouth College 2006 — 2007
Master's degree, Comparative Literature
Boneyard Bistro January 2005 - Present
Zola Restaurant March 2001 - October 2001
The Flying Saucer February 1999 - November 2000
EOS Restaurant & Wine Bar May 1997 - 1999
Charlie Trotter's March 1997 - April 1997
Skills
Chef, Cooking, Strategic Planning, Food, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Social Media Marketing, Menu Development, Catering, Cuisine, BBQ, Culinary Skills
Education
California Culinary Academy 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Taft High School 1985 — 1988
San Diego State University-California State University