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Danilo Turner

McMinnville

Summary

Creative and dedicated private chef with 16 years of experience crafting bespoke culinary experiences for high-profile clients and families. Adept at menu development, dietary customization, and sourcing seasonal, local ingredients. Proven ability to reduce food waste by over 30%, streamline kitchen operations, and maintain exceptional client satisfaction. Passionate about farm-to-table cuisine and delivering memorable dining experiences in private, residential, and vacation home settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Chef

The Whitmore Family Estate
01.2016 - Current
  • Design and execute seasonal menus for a family of six, including gluten-free and vegan options, leading to a 95% satisfaction rate in monthly surveys.
  • Manage inventory and vendor relationships, reducing monthly food costs by 28% over two years.
  • Train and supervise two kitchen assistants, improving prep time efficiency by 40%.

Head Personal Chef

Blue Ridge Retreat Properties
05.2011 - 12.2015
  • Catered luxury vacation rentals with three- to six-course meals, serving over 100 guests per month with consistent five-star reviews.
  • Implemented a rotating regional tasting menu that increased guest repeat bookings by 22%.
  • Created a streamlined booking and dietary intake system, decreasing prep errors by 75%.

Sous Chef

The Garden Table Restaurant & Catering
06.2008 - 04.2011
  • Promoted from sous chef to in-house private chef after 18 months due to client referrals and culinary excellence.
  • Led meal prep and service for private events of up to 50 guests, earning $100K+ in annual event bookings.
  • Collaborated with local farmers to source 85% of ingredients locally, supporting sustainable agriculture.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Menu planning and recipe development
  • Nutritional and allergen-sensitive cooking
  • Farm-to-table cuisine
  • Inventory control
  • Kitchen staff supervision
  • Fine dining and event catering
  • Time management and multitasking
  • Client relationship management

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager (Valid through 2026)
  • Certified Personal Chef (CPC) – United States Personal Chef Association

Timeline

Private Chef

The Whitmore Family Estate
01.2016 - Current

Head Personal Chef

Blue Ridge Retreat Properties
05.2011 - 12.2015

Sous Chef

The Garden Table Restaurant & Catering
06.2008 - 04.2011

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

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