The Situation
Osteria Funkcoolio needed strong seasonal menu execution alongside a kitchen team capable of handling high-profile collaborative events and external brand visibility.
The Mission
Lead the kitchen team on seasonal menu planning and costing, while representing the restaurant at festivals and supporting collaborative culinary events.
What Was Done
Menu & Concept
- Seasonal menu planning, costing and engineering
- Inventory management
Team & Operations
- Led the kitchen team
- Managed catering operations
Brand & Collaborations
- Represented the restaurant at Dubai food festivals
- Supported the executive chef on Four Hands collaborative events
- Consulting and site visits with Chef Gem
- Joined meetings with hotels and restaurants to propose new collaborations