2012 — Present
Independent Private Chef
Private homes · recurring service · private dinners · travel
Menus, sourcing, preferences, service, and reset—the entire kitchen, handled.
Professional experience
Seasoned. Adaptable.
At home in any kitchen.
I’ve worked in private homes, on yachts, in destination kitchens, and in wine publishing. The setting changes. My standards do not.
Request my CVSelected experience
Dang. I’ve done a lot of cool things.
2026
Yacht Chef
Freelance · seasonal · sole-chef assignments
Sole Chef & Mate aboard a 13.4m/44ft sailing catamaran, plus yacht-chef assignments on 47m, 54m, and 60m private motor yachts. Guest and crew menus, provisioning, preference management, and adaptable service across changing itineraries.
2015 — 2020
Founder
Cork It: A Spirited Lifestyle · Wine, food & spirits magazine
I developed Cork It to bridge the gap between consumers and the wine, food, and spirits industry. When consumers know more, the whole industry gets better.
Current
Author
The Blueprint Series · seven-book series in development
Travel-ready
Nashville is where I live, not where I’m limited. I’m available for private homes, yachts, and destination work—nearby or worldwide.
Current credentials
STCW. ENG1. Food Hygiene Level 2. ServSafe Food Handler. Additional private-estate credentials in progress. Full documentation available on request.
The short version
I know seafood. I know wine. I provision properly, respect preferences, and adjust without drama.
For recruiters, principals & captains
You know the role. I know the work.
Let’s talk about the details that matter.