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Julia Rae Savasta

Milan / NYC

Summary

I have spent the past 5 years cultivating an understanding of food as culture, and the food industry as a whole from many sides. The focus of my undergraduate degree was about food history and fostering conversations about the power eating habits hold. I've also had pratical experience across the realm of hospitality, from PR to back of house. I believe my diverse experience has helped me to become a more well rounded culinarian who has a broad perspective .

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Event Planner and Culinary Director

Self
03.2023 - Current

After having graduated, creating my own events and freelancing for others as well.

Primi Chef

Osteria Del Balabiott
01.2023 - Current

Worked as the Primi Chef in a typical Milanese Osteria in hopes to further establish my traditional Italian cooking skills.

Sous Chef

American Bounty Restaurant At The Culinary Institute Of America
01.2023 - 05.2023

I was selected to be the Sous Chef of the American Bounty Restaurant during my last semester at CIA.

Antipasti Cook

Osteria Francescana
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Brand Strategist and Copy Writer

Polonsky, NY
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Audited and edited brands at Polonksy & Friends
  • Imagined events for restaurant collaborations and brand exposure
  • Re-invented the internal structure and external brand at companies like Rosemary's, west~bourne, etc.

Events Chef

Grounded Catering
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Volunteer

Ask Chefs Anything
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated 7 auctions with winner and chefs
  • Managed all social media channels
  • Monitored Social Media Statistics to increase outreach
  • Scheduled all meetings between chefs and winners

Restaurant PR Intern

Mona Creative NY
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Conducted intensive product research for up and coming artisans and restaurants
  • Worked on external brand strategy and re-invention
  • Oversaw press releases

Culinary and Marketing Analytics Intern

Panna Cooking
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Prepped recipes for all chefs before filming
  • Re-created recipes for photo shoots
  • Worked closely with SEO implementation for the brand (company recently purchased by The Food Network)

Education

Certificate - Hospitality And Tourism Industry Essentials

NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
New York
04.2023

Associates Degree - Culinary Arts

The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Identity Branding Through Food: Personal & Global

New York University: Gallatin School of Individualized Study
New York, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • New Recipe Creation
  • Data and Trend Forecasting
  • Content Management
  • Grammatical Skills
  • Product Marketing

Languages

Italian
Intermediate (B1)

Additional Information

Proficient in: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce

Timeline

Freelance Event Planner and Culinary Director

Self
03.2023 - Current

Primi Chef

Osteria Del Balabiott
01.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

American Bounty Restaurant At The Culinary Institute Of America
01.2023 - 05.2023

Antipasti Cook

Osteria Francescana
08.2021 - 11.2021

Events Chef

Grounded Catering
02.2021 - 07.2021

Brand Strategist and Copy Writer

Polonsky, NY
01.2021 - 09.2021

Volunteer

Ask Chefs Anything
05.2020 - 01.2021

Restaurant PR Intern

Mona Creative NY
03.2018 - 08.2018

Culinary and Marketing Analytics Intern

Panna Cooking
05.2017 - 08.2017

Certificate - Hospitality And Tourism Industry Essentials

NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality

Associates Degree - Culinary Arts

The Culinary Institute of America

Bachelor of Arts - Identity Branding Through Food: Personal & Global

New York University: Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Julia Rae Savasta