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Chef Courtney
1. CHEF COURTNEY
PERSONAL CHEF
CONSULTING
CRAFT SERVICES
CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS
CATERING
404.228.8502
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2. Courtney Renn exceeds any expectation of what most
people think a chef should be or could be. As one of
Atlanta’s best kept secrets, Chef Courtney is a talented and
passionate culinary professional with a firm belief in
customizing menus so she can creatively utilize natural and
organic ingredients to satisfy any palate. By combining an
innovative approach with a vast food knowledge honed at
the Art Institute of Atlanta – Chef Courtney successfully
combines her roots in Southern cooking from North
Carolina with her love of diverse flavor profiles.
Chef Courtney’s unique approach to food presents her
discerning clients with more options than most. When
asked what her signature dishes are, she will quickly reply
that there are many, as almost all of her dishes are signature;
one of the many reasons she enjoys customizing menus,
versus having standard fare. “I want to have more than one
thing that I can do and do very well.” If she’s not in the
kitchen, you will most likely find this down to earth chef
playing with her dogs, listening to music from almost any and
every genre or quite naturally – thumbing through a
cookbook.
Chef Courtney has an impressive resume and her expertise
includes consulting, customized menus, eco-friendly cooking
with natural and organic ingredients, catering for small and
large events, personal chef services and demonstrations.
She also has a strong desire to continue advancing her level
of community involvement and philanthropy, as well as being
a positive role model and mentor to young female chefs and
cooks.
3. CHEF COURTNEY
PERSONAL CHEF | CONSULTING | CRAFT SERVICES | CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS | CATERING
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2009 - Katherine Heigl for InStyle Magazine August Cover Shoot
2007 - Wedding for R&B singer Usher at Chateau Elan
2007 - Featured Chef at August Green Market Class in Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia
2007 - Feature desserts in July issue of Weddings Unveiled
2004 - Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, TX: catering for celebrity cast of Janet Jackson,
P Diddy, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Aerosmith, Nelly, Jessica Simpson, Willy Nelson,
Eddie Money, Josh Groban and Kid Rock
2003 - Honored as Outstanding Alumni, The Art Institute of Atlanta
2001 - Women Chefs & Restaurateur National Fundraising Dinner Participant at Bacchanalia
CUISINE – NEO SOUTHERN
CLIENTS
BBDO Tony Rock Divine Occasions
Crews, Inc. (Agency) trinity productions The Atlantan
The Patron Spirits Company The Becker Family The Showroom at RED
COMMENTS
“Thank you so much, the food was perfect!! Best wishes” - Katherine Heigl, Actress
“Courtney is an amazing chef, in addition to being so easy to work with. Always creative and flexible, working with her and
eating her food are equally as delightful!” - Lisa Hill, Senior Account Executive, Paint the Town Red, Inc.
“Chef Courtney is extremely creative with her menu creations. She is able to connect with the client and personalize the
menu to fit the needs and wants of the event. All you need to do is give her a budget and type of cuisine and let Chef
Courtney work her magic. I would highly recommend Chef Courtney for any event.” - Michelle Michelman, Corporate Sales
Manager, Bold American Events and Catering
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5. Chef Courtney Renn
crenn@chefcourtney13.com • 404.228.8502 • www.ChefCourtney13.com
Professional Experience:
Tastes by Patti, LLC – Chef de Cuisine (11/08 – 05/09)
∞ Seasonal menu development based on local natural and organic ingredients
∞ Created customized menus for private parties and special events
∞ Developed and maintained budget and P&L statement
∞ Managed food and labor costs for catering staff
∞ Marketed and managed company business development to raise company profile
∞ Supervised Sales Director and set annual sales goals and strategies, including trend forecasting
AquaKnox at Terminus – Executive Sous Chef (10/07 – 11/08)
∞ Developed daily specials to enhance guest experience and maximize product usage
∞ Assisted Executive Chef with seasonal menu changes
∞ Managed weekly food and labor costs
∞ Conducted weekly inventory and costing of all menus
∞ Selected, purchased and received all front and back of house product, based on a declining budget
∞ Managed and trained a culinary staff of 15
Bold American Catering – Sous Chef (6/05 – 10/07)
∞ Oversaw and ensured all food quality/quantity/consistency for $6.5 million in annual sales
∞ Developed and executed customized menus to maximize profitability and showcase food quality, including
catering menu
∞ Conducted weekly tastings with potential clients to ensure food quality, overall experience and exceeded
expectations
∞ Organized and planned prep lists to best utilize product and staff and manage food and labor costs
∞ Generated weekly labor forecast based on budget, reconcile with actual and transfer numbers into P&L
Statement
∞ Managed and trained a culinary staff of 30, including Event Chefs, Prep Cooks, Receiving Supervisor and Dish
Staff
∞ Created weekly schedule and conducted employee evaluations
∞ Assisted Executive Chef in development of 2007 Bold American Catering Menu
755 Club: Aramark at Turner Field – Executive Chef (4/01 – 6/05)
∞ Developed new menu concepts and interactive displays for game day buffets and catering functions
∞ Responsible for daily production and presentation of 755 Club menus
∞ Assisted Executive Chef with daily operations for the Atlanta Braves Stadium at Turner Field
∞ Managed monthly food and labor costs as well as select and purchase all 755 Club food
∞ Managed, trained and hired a seasonal culinary staff of 25
∞ Interacted daily with guests to ensure customer satisfaction
∞ Received four promotions: Lead Cook, 755 Club – Sous Chef, Suite Catering – Executive Chef, Suite Catering
Accomplishments and Accolades:
∞ 2009 - Katherine Heigl for InStyle Magazine August Cover Shoot
∞ 2007 - Wedding for R&B singer Usher at Chateau Elan
∞ 2007 - Featured Chef at August Green Market Class in Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia
∞ 2007 - Feature desserts in July issue of Weddings Unveiled
∞ 2004 - Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, TX: catering for celebrity cast of Janet Jackson, P Diddy, Beyonce,
Justin Timberlake, Aerosmith, Nelly, Jessica Simpson, Willy Nelson, Eddie Money, Josh Groban and Kid Rock
∞ 2001 - Women Chefs & Restaurateur National Fundraising Dinner Participant at Bacchanalia
Education:
The Art Institute of Atlanta - Associates Degree in Culinary Arts (1999 – 2001); Honored as Outstanding Alumni in 2003
6. THECONTACTS
FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES:
INFO@CHEFCOURTNEY13.COM
FOR SERVICE INQUIRIES:
CHEF COURTNEY
CRENN@CHEFCOURTNEY13.COM
FOR PR & MEDIA INQUIRIES:
TRINITY PRODUCTIONS
THEO@TRINITYPRODUCTIONSINC.NET
MAILING ADDRESS:
1379 ELIZABETH LANE
EAST POINT, GA 30344
PHONE: 404.228.8502
FAX: 866.297.2261
