Ermenegilda Caiazza, Ex Ritz Paris | Culinary Consultant 5*.

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Description

18 years of cooking, including 7 years at the Ritz Paris as Head of Breakfast.

I support 5* hotels, restaurants, and high-end caterers on:

- Menu creation & optimization with food cost control <25%

- Training brigades to palace standards and HACCP regulations

- Operational audit: organization, technical sheets, waste reduction

Accustomed to managing 300 covers/day, VIP clientele, and budgets >€400k. My goal: 5* quality that remains profitable.

Services in Paris or 100% remote. Micro-entrepreneur.

Languages

Italian
Native or bilingual
French
Fluent
English
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

Ritz Paris
Head of Breakfast
September 2021 - October 2025 (4 years and 1 month)
- Head of Breakfast within a 5* Parisian palace - 200 to 300 covers/day, demanding international clientele
- Management of a brigade of 8 to 12 people: scheduling, recruitment, HACCP training, and LQA/Forbes standards
- Creation and renewal of seasonal menus in coordination with the Executive Chef, food cost control <25%
- Management of annual budget >€400k: stock management, inventory, supplier negotiations
- Guarantee of service excellence: room service, buffet, banquets, VIP reception
- Operational optimization: 30% reduction in waiting time while maintaining palace standards
- Reference: 7 years at the Ritz Paris available upon request
Ritz Paris
Senior Chef de partie
October 2018 - September 2021 (2 years and 11 months)
Preparation and supervision of dishes according to standards
Supervision and training of commis and apprentices
Management of hot and cold stations and coordination with other sections
Hotel De Russie,
Chef de partie
January 2015 - September 2018 (3 years and 8 months)
Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Preparation of hot and cold dishes
Specialty in Italian cuisine, fresh and seasonal products
Contribution to the setup of banquets, weddings, and private events

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