Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Other Notable Experience
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Carson Montgomery Reimer

Carson Montgomery Reimer

Summary

A chef focused on attention to detail and excellence, with strong commitment to team contribution and maintaining a positive work environment. Demonstrates determination and passion for high-level cooking.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Private & Freelance Chef

Self Employed Services
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided chef services for high-income private clients including tech and business leaders, professional athletes, and politicians.
  • Met a high expectation of culinary prowess and professionalism while working in clients homes, cooking for them and their families, as well as occasional parties with varying guest amounts.


Development Chef

Bocuse D’Or Team USA
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Collaborate with chefs to enhance culinary techniques and kitchen efficiency.
  • Develop and document innovative recipes, improving team efficiency and creativity.
  • Strengthen supplier relationships, optimizing ingredient quality.
  • Oversee kitchen maintenance, ensuring operational excellence.
  • Gain insights from top chefs, enriching culinary expertise.

Senior Chef de Partie

Saison
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led savory stations, mentoring junior cooks for improved performance.
  • Enhanced skills in fish butchery, dry aging, and sauce preparation.
  • Adhered to rigorous schedules, boosting kitchen efficiency.
  • Implemented structured practices, elevating team standards.
  • Strengthened leadership through high chef expectations.
  • Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, fostering a positive team environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Sous Chef, Homewood Restaurant
07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Led kitchen team, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
  • Implemented new techniques, boosting dish quality.
  • Trained staff, improving skill levels and morale.
  • Resolved kitchen issues, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Contributed to restaurant's reputation for innovation.

Junior Sous Chef

Harvest Seasonal Kitchen
2018 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with local farms to ensure ingredient quality and freshness.
  • Organized onsite farm dinners, enhancing customer experience and engagement.
  • Gained hands-on farm work experience, understanding farm-to-table processes.
  • Contributed to high-level food production by prioritizing ingredient quality.
  • Participated in events with Outstanding in the Field, showcasing farm partnerships.

Chef Assistant

Various
2014 - 2018

From age 15 until I went to culinary school at 19, I worked at various independent restaurants to develop skills and understanding of the restaurant business and functions.

Education

Professional Diploma - Cuisine

San Diego Culinary Institute
01.2018

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Recipe Development
  • Team Building
  • Organization
  • Problem Solving
  • Menu Development
  • Culinary Operations
  • Communication skills
  • Time Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Seasonal Ingredients

Timeline

Private & Freelance Chef

Self Employed Services
02.2025 - Current

Development Chef

Bocuse D’Or Team USA
04.2024 - 02.2025

Senior Chef de Partie

Saison
09.2022 - 12.2023

Sous Chef, Homewood Restaurant
07.2019 - 03.2022

Junior Sous Chef

Harvest Seasonal Kitchen
2018 - 01.2019

Chef Assistant

Various
2014 - 2018

Professional Diploma - Cuisine

San Diego Culinary Institute

Community Service & Volunteer Work

Hogs For The Cause

I volunteer my time and efforts with Hogs For The Cause. Hogs is a charitable barbecue competition and country music festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, that raises money for families of children battling brain cancer, among other health issues. This year, Hogs raised $5.3 million for their foundation. I am the chef of my team, The Hogfather. We contributed over $75,000 to the cause this year.

Other Notable Experience

Stages

In addition to my full-time work experience, I have traveled for educational stages at great restaurants including:

  • Belon (Hong Kong)
  • Melisse (LA)
  • Quince (SF)
  • Angler (SF)
  • Birdsong(SF)
  • Slowburn (traveling pop-up)
  • Jeune et Jolie (San Diego)
  • Alinea (Chicago)

References

  • Stefani, De Palma, chefstefanidp@gmail.com, +1 619-733-0314, Team USA Bocuse d’Or
  • Richard, Lee, richard@saisonsf.com, +1 415-730-6685, Saison
  • Matt McCallister, mattmccallister@gmail.com, +1 214-684-7049, Homewood
Carson Montgomery Reimer