Banquets & Catering Chef experienced in high-volume production, luxury events, and large-scale catering. Skilled in batch cooking, buffet service, plated dinners, and executing consistent restaurant-quality food for large events.

Next Available Date for Assignment

04​/​23​/​2026

Skills

Skilled in executing elegant plated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions while maintaining exceptional quality and presentation. Adept at batch cooking, coordinating with event teams, and delivering consistent results in fast-paced environments including hotels, resorts, stadiums, and private events

Areas of Expertise

. High-Volume Food Production • Banquet & Catering Operations • Batch Cooking & Mass Production • Buffet & Plated Event Service • Wedding & Corporate Event Catering • Menu Execution & Presentation • Event Kitchen Coordination • Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance • Kitchen Organization & Efficiency • Luxury Event & Hospitality Service • Large-Scale Meal Preparation • Reading BEOs (Banquet Event Orders)

Accomplishments

• Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program – Atlanta, GA. • Selected to prepare cuisine for celebrities and high-profile clientele. • Traveled nationally and internationally as a private chef creating customized dining experiences for exclusive clients and events. • Executed high-end banquets, luxury catering, and private dining experiences with exceptional presentation and quality.

Brand Experience

• Luxury Hotels & Resorts • Celebrity & Private Clients • Wedding & Corporate Events • Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities • Stadiums & Large Event Venues • Upscale Restaurants

Employment History

Shetisha Finley Traveling Chef | Healthcare Dining | Banquets & Catering | High-Volume Production Chicago, IL • 470-262-9253 • shetishafinley@gmail.com • Authorized to work in the U.S. Professional Summary Traveling Chef with 10+ years of experience in hospitals, luxury hotels, resorts, stadiums, and large catering operations. Specializes in high-volume production, batch cooking, and banquet execution for events serving up to 3000+ guests while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards. Core Skills Mass Production Batch Cooking Banquet Production BEO Execution Hospital Food Service Catering Events High-Volume Kitchens Food Safety Menu Preparation Kitchen Operations Team Collaboration Event Production Professional Experience Chef (Travel Assignment) — Aya Healthcare | Hospitals | 2023–Present Support hospital dining programs preparing high-volume meals for patients and staff while maintaining sanitation and healthcare dietary standards. Execute batch cooking and large-scale meal production. Banquets & Catering Chef — Instawork | Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants & Stadiums | 2018–2023 Contract chef producing cuisine for banquet kitchens and large events serving 100–3000+ guests. Executed event timelines, grill and sauté stations, and banquet production using BEOs. Event Chef — Wine & Dine Hospitality | Luxury Hotels, Resorts & Restaurants | 2013–2023 Prepared upscale cuisine for catering events and hospitality venues. Operated live cooking stations and supervised prep teams during large event production. Education Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts — Culinary Arts Graduate Atlanta, Georgia • October 2013

Education

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts

Training & Certificates

Culinary art certificate Serve safe

Service Area

United States, Destination Events, and International Travel for Private Chef and Catering Services.

Closest Airport - (Enter 3 Letter Airport Code)

ATL

Recommendations

References available from executive chefs, hospitality professionals, and private clients upon request.