darin wike

director of food and beverage

About

Down to Cook is my personal chef service, available to residents in & around Austin. I offer weekly meal service and much more.

Country

united states

City

manor

Industry

food production

Skill

social media, catering, social media marketing, customer service, hospitality, time management, social networking, culinary skills, event management, sales, management, event planning, menu development, cooking, creative writing, marketing communications, food and beverage, culinary, food service, copywriting, creative conception, proofreading, adobe creative suite, microsoft word, powerpoint, food writing, microsoft excel, social skills

Experience

director of food and beverage

golfinity

line cook and catering team member

revolution brewing

2010-5 - 2014-8 · 4 yrs 4 mos

pastry, garde manger, prep

tru restaurant

2000-11 - 2001-4 · 6 mos

One of the hardest and most rewarding jobs I've ever had. I am a better cook and person just for having crossed the threshold and been a part of the team.

catering team and line cook

east side king

2014-9 - 2015-12 · 1 yr 4 mos

Former Line Cook @ ESK South Lamar; currently a member of the ESK Catering Team.

catering sales manager

roti mediterranean

2007-1 - 2010-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

A unique and exciting Mediterranean fast casual concept restaurant. Multiple locations in Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York City.

inside sales representative

tbi inc.

2014-3 - 2014-8 · 6 mos

copywriter

cg life

2013-5 - 2013-10 · 6 mos

Creative and copywriting work for varied clients

sous chef, expediter and server

goose island beer company

2000-1 - 2007-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

During separate occasions over the course of seven years, worked as a cook, kitchen manager, expediter and server.

chef

learning care group

2018-7 - 2019-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

Chef Darin" is the Food Specialist at Children's Courtyard—William Cannon. I prepare & serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to 150+ children (age ranges from infants >1 yr through to pre-k/school-age). Certified on basic classroom training + SIDS/shaken baby training, so I am able to cover for a teacher if needed. Plus my daughter has access to her daddy all day so that's pretty great too. :-)

owner

down to cook personal chef service

2016-12 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

Down to Cook is my personal chef service, available to residents in & around Austin. Check out menus & more @ www.downtocook.com.

student peer instructor

roosevelt university

2013-1 - 2013-5 · 5 mos

As a peer instructor, I helped to facilitate group discussions among my fellow students, and acted as a classroom resource for students during group projects. Also helped to proctor and grade exams, and answer questions when the instructor was not available.

marketing consultant

main street hub

2014-9 - 2015-4 · 8 mos

I help small businesses connect with new customers via digital marketing.

menu consultant

monk's pub

2013-10 - 2013-12 · 3 mos

* Worked with management and kitchen staff to update menu and house recipes * Creation and successful implementation of new items for existing menu * Achieved key goals set by Monk’s management over 8-week period

dinner elf

2015-5 - 2016-12 · 1 yr 8 mos

Dinner Elves cook affordable, family-sized meals in the homes of busy families. We're on a mission is to help families spend more quality time together, either around the dinner table or helping with homework. We're currently serving Austin, Texas and surrounding areas.