Bruce Douglas Kolp II Phone: +1 (570) 906-1155 Email: [email protected]
American | U.S. Passport | Ft. Lauderdale / NYC
Non-Smoker | No Visible Tattoos | Excellent Health
Languages: English
My objective is to obtain a position as Chef / Chief Cook on a U.N.O.L.S. research vessel. I am excited to bring with me a knowledge and passion for healthy, sustainable farm/forest/fishery to table cuisine.
Chef Douglas
Certifications STCW 10 Designated Security Duties Yacht Rating Course
Small Powerboat & Ribmaster
T.W.I.C.
Food Safety in Catering (HABC Level 2)
Serve Safe Food Manager (exp 3/2021)
First Aid (exp 2018)
ENG 1 (exp 08/20/2019
Skills & Qualifications Extensive experience in Hospitality/
Entertainment/Food Service Food & Beverage/Supplies Provisioning Fine Dining, Wine, & Cocktail Service Mixology
Interior Detailing/Table Setting/Laundry Flower Arranging /Plant Care
Equipment Maintenance/Detailing Private Hunting Camp Chef Carpentry Traveled to 25+ Countries
Hunting, Fishing & Shooting/Archery sports
Fish & Wild Game Butchering International Cuisines
Mediterranean
Latin/ Mexican/Argentinean
Vegetarian/Vegan
Indian
Middle Eastern
Asian/Sushi
German
Caribbean
Kosher
Professional Experience
2017 R/V Atlantic Explorer Bermuda
Chief Cook U.S. flagged 170 ft 399 (GRT) deep sea oceanographic research vessel from Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
2011 - 2017 Forest Lake Club PA
Executive Chef responsible for all aspects of food and beverage operations of historic country club founded in 1882 Consultant on design of new kitchen and garden facilities, overseeing maintenance and installation of all equipment Creation and desktop publishing of 60+ menus and marketing materials annually Growing 2,000 lbs + of vegetables from garden seasonally Wedding and event planning Lakefront wood fire cookouts for intimate picnics
2010 - 2011 NJY Camps PA
Chef for Kosher summer camp and retreat Seasonal set-up and break-down of two kitchens and warehouse
2010 - 2011 Charcoal Chucks BBQ PA
Chef assisting owner in menu and recipe development for grand opening Developed operating procedures / oriented staff with new equipment
2007 - 2009 The Settlers Inn PA
Banquet sous-chef for special events such as weddings, multi-course wine tasting and corporate retreats
1991 – Present Event Planner NYC, NJ. CT, PA
Co-produced, planned and staffed, set-up, tear-down, and management of private parties at such venues as NY Film Academy, Club Tattoo, La Mama, The Madison Club and 200 Fifth Club
Managed staff for industrial functions, including various ‘International Toy Fair’ events, the Hasbro private dining room and Life Magazine 75th Anniversary party at Radio City Music Hall
1992 – 2004 AllNations Dance Company NYC
International Tour director for 2002-2004 seasons (Argentina and China Tours) Managed hotel and flight arrangements dealing with immigration officials Handled passports, visas, equipment, and luggage for cast and crew
Promote, market and schedule radio/TV commercials and press interviews
1997 – 1999 Cornucopia Flowers NYC
US Open hosted by USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: Installed & maintained large potted trees and plants Consulted on design and setup of VIP reception areas for such companies as Heineken and Chase Bank
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