Isabella Romano
Chicago
Summary
Diligent hospitality professional with a foundation in high-volume kitchen environments. Proven background in preparing and executing intricate dishes while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Demonstrated proficiency in time management and multitasking, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie
Atelier
Chicago, IL
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with team members to develop a seasonal menu and constantly improving on one another's ideas.
- Contributed to the development of new dishes at the Michelin level for both a tasting and a la carte menu.
- Supported senior chefs in executing daily menu items with utmost attention to detail.
Chef De Partie
The Alinea Group (Fire, Closed)
Chicago, IL
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Worked at the Alinea Group's Fire from open to close, pushing open-fire cooking techniques to their limits. Consistency rising to the occasion of an evolving menu and style of tableside service.
- Coordinated food delivery operations, enhancing guest interactions and upholding superior hospitality standards amidst back-of-house responsibilities.
- Executed multiple tasks efficiently in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.
A.M/P.M CDP
The Alinea Group (Roister, Closed)
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Adhered to P.M. CDP's prep list while serving brunch and lunch. Maintained fry station while overseeing preparation of brunch and lunch.
- November 2024, transitioned to P.M. CDP. Prepared and plated all appetizer and dessert items. Wrote accurate, daily prep/order lists and servers over 110 covers a night.
Kitchen Expeditor
Gocciolina Restaurant
Durham, NC
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Coordinated timely communication between kitchen staff and servers to ensure efficient order delivery.
- Streamlined food plating processes, enhancing presentation quality and service speed.
- Assisted in training new staff on kitchen procedures and expediting techniques.
- Sustained kitchen standards; food handling, storage temperatures, sanitation, and employee hygiene.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC01-2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Baking And Pastry
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC01-2023
Skills
Team management
Tableside service & presentation
Multitasking
Organization & efficiency
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Atelier
10.2025 - 02.2026
Chef De Partie
The Alinea Group (Fire, Closed)
11.2024 - 07.2025
A.M/P.M CDP
The Alinea Group (Roister, Closed)
09.2024 - 11.2024
Kitchen Expeditor
Gocciolina Restaurant
06.2022 - 07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Wake Technical Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Baking And Pastry
Wake Technical Community College