Culinary Journey

Explore the diverse experiences of Chef Phil Sinner's career.

In a bustling kitchen setting, two chefs are wearing uniforms and hats, diligently preparing food amidst various kitchen tools and ingredients. The atmosphere appears busy and professional, with plates and bottles arranged on the counter. Diners are visible in the background enjoying their meals at tables in a restaurant, adding to the lively ambiance.
In a bustling kitchen setting, two chefs are wearing uniforms and hats, diligently preparing food amidst various kitchen tools and ingredients. The atmosphere appears busy and professional, with plates and bottles arranged on the counter. Diners are visible in the background enjoying their meals at tables in a restaurant, adding to the lively ambiance.
A chef is carefully plating dishes under warm lighting. Each white plate is topped with ravioli in a creamy sauce and garnished with fresh herbs. The chef uses a spoon to add sauce with precision, demonstrating attention to detail and culinary skill.
A chef is carefully plating dishes under warm lighting. Each white plate is topped with ravioli in a creamy sauce and garnished with fresh herbs. The chef uses a spoon to add sauce with precision, demonstrating attention to detail and culinary skill.
A chef wearing a black shirt and an apron is carefully plating food in a professional kitchen. The background shows various kitchen utensils, pots, and containers. He is focused on arranging the dish with precision, showcasing his culinary skills.
A chef wearing a black shirt and an apron is carefully plating food in a professional kitchen. The background shows various kitchen utensils, pots, and containers. He is focused on arranging the dish with precision, showcasing his culinary skills.
A chef wearing an apron and gloves is focused on preparing a dish in a dimly lit kitchen. The chef holds a pot over a plate, carefully arranging the food. The atmosphere is intimate and concentrated, emphasizing the art and skill of culinary creation.
A chef wearing an apron and gloves is focused on preparing a dish in a dimly lit kitchen. The chef holds a pot over a plate, carefully arranging the food. The atmosphere is intimate and concentrated, emphasizing the art and skill of culinary creation.
A commercial kitchen setting with chefs in white uniforms and black hats working at the counter. The kitchen is equipped with shiny metal bowls, cooking pots, and utensils. The background features a wall adorned with vibrant photographs of musicians.
A commercial kitchen setting with chefs in white uniforms and black hats working at the counter. The kitchen is equipped with shiny metal bowls, cooking pots, and utensils. The background features a wall adorned with vibrant photographs of musicians.
A culinary presentation of a dish displayed on a gridded platform with a backdrop of a softly lit interior. Each serving appears to have a creamy base topped with a delicate golden crispy element, possibly savory or sweet delicacies arranged artfully.
A culinary presentation of a dish displayed on a gridded platform with a backdrop of a softly lit interior. Each serving appears to have a creamy base topped with a delicate golden crispy element, possibly savory or sweet delicacies arranged artfully.

Culinary Journey

Experience in diverse culinary roles across various prestigious locations.

A busy commercial kitchen with chefs in white uniforms preparing food. The scene includes various cooking utensils, appliances, and countertops. There are shelves with decorative vases and a sign overhead. Bright lighting highlights the warm, inviting ambiance of the kitchen.
A busy commercial kitchen with chefs in white uniforms preparing food. The scene includes various cooking utensils, appliances, and countertops. There are shelves with decorative vases and a sign overhead. Bright lighting highlights the warm, inviting ambiance of the kitchen.
Chef Experience

Expertise in training chefs and managing culinary operations effectively.

A chef is focused on preparing food in a commercial kitchen. He is wearing a white chef's coat and standing at a stainless steel counter, chopping ingredients on a green cutting board. The kitchen is equipped with various utensils, plates, and cooking appliances. There are shelves with plates and glasses in the background.
A chef is focused on preparing food in a commercial kitchen. He is wearing a white chef's coat and standing at a stainless steel counter, chopping ingredients on a green cutting board. The kitchen is equipped with various utensils, plates, and cooking appliances. There are shelves with plates and glasses in the background.
A person wearing a chef's uniform is standing in what appears to be a kitchen area. The scene is viewed through a doorway from a darker room or corridor. The overall ambiance suggests a busy and professional kitchen environment.
A person wearing a chef's uniform is standing in what appears to be a kitchen area. The scene is viewed through a doorway from a darker room or corridor. The overall ambiance suggests a busy and professional kitchen environment.
A bustling kitchen scene with chefs in white uniforms preparing food on a stainless steel countertop. Various cooking utensils, containers, and ingredients are spread across the surface, with an oil can prominently displayed. In the background, blurred figures of people suggest a lively dining atmosphere.
A bustling kitchen scene with chefs in white uniforms preparing food on a stainless steel countertop. Various cooking utensils, containers, and ingredients are spread across the surface, with an oil can prominently displayed. In the background, blurred figures of people suggest a lively dining atmosphere.

Phil's Culinary Career

A seasoned chef with diverse experiences in various prestigious kitchens and resorts.

Corporate Chef — Executive Chef — Sous Chef — Garde Manger — Banquet Chef — General Manager — Assistant Manger-Line Cook — Prep Cook

El Tovar — Grand Canyon's Historic Hotel

St. Mary Lodge and Resort - Glacier Park Montana

Death Valley National Park: The Oasis in the Desert. Formal Dining.

Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful Inn

Perkins Family Restaurants: Spokane and Ritzville, Washington

Paris, France — Euro Disney

A professional kitchen with chefs at work wearing white uniforms and tall hats. Large pots are steaming, and the stove is actively in use with visible flames. The busy atmosphere suggests the preparation of a meal with various equipment visible in the background.
A professional kitchen with chefs at work wearing white uniforms and tall hats. Large pots are steaming, and the stove is actively in use with visible flames. The busy atmosphere suggests the preparation of a meal with various equipment visible in the background.

Caesar's Hotel & Casino — State Line, Nevada

Flamingo Hotel & Casino — Las Vegas, Nevada

The Main Event — Tempe, Arizona

Bright living room with modern inventory
Bright living room with modern inventory

Marriott Hotel's — Disneyland — Anaheim, California

A Brief Outline of Chef Phil Sinner's Culinary Experience Location's

The Camelback Inn — Scottsdale, Arizona

Bruce Willis — Entertainer — Sun Valley, Idaho

Phil's education and certificates

Education

Le' Cordon Bleu, San Francisco, California
Master of Arts & Science in Culinary
Graduation date: June 1989

A professional kitchen with chefs at work wearing white uniforms and tall hats. Large pots are steaming, and the stove is actively in use with visible flames. The busy atmosphere suggests the preparation of a meal with various equipment visible in the background.
A professional kitchen with chefs at work wearing white uniforms and tall hats. Large pots are steaming, and the stove is actively in use with visible flames. The busy atmosphere suggests the preparation of a meal with various equipment visible in the background.
A Brief Outline of Chef Phil Sinner's education, certificates, and awards

UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Business Administration
Minor: Accounting
Graduation date: June 1988

University of Arizona, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor's of Arts — Sociology
Substance Abuse — CA1— State Certified
Graduation date: June 2008

Hollywood High School, Hollywood, California
High School Diploma

Phil's many skills that he learned along the way

Phil spent most of his life in culinary fields. However, during and between, he learned many things outside the scope of being a chef. Below are some of those skills. Phil loves to gain knowledge and learn new things!

Woodworking — ornate chairs and other hand carved items

Building River Rock Fireplaces, like the one I built in the image below

A professional kitchen with chefs at work wearing white uniforms and tall hats. Large pots are steaming, and the stove is actively in use with visible flames. The busy atmosphere suggests the preparation of a meal with various equipment visible in the background.
A professional kitchen with chefs at work wearing white uniforms and tall hats. Large pots are steaming, and the stove is actively in use with visible flames. The busy atmosphere suggests the preparation of a meal with various equipment visible in the background.

• Addiction Counseling
• Banquet Experience
• Culinary Experience
•Food Production
• Supervising Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation
• Business Management
• Catering
• Profit & Loss
• Food Safety
• Food Handling
• Forecasting
• POS
• Kitchen management
• Meal Preparation
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Restaurant Experience
• Serving Experience
• Menu Planning
• Leadership
• Budgeting
• Training & development
• Hospitality
• Cooking
• Management
• Knife skills
• Communication skills
• Kitchen experience
• Pricing
• Purchasing

My days as a stunt double

• Addiction Counseling
• Banquet Experience
• Reducing the rate of recidivism. Thus improving the safety of the community
•Raise money for St. Jude, Shriner's Children's Hospital, Operation Smile and NoKidHungry.org.
• Seeing people better their financial situation in life, and gain recognition in the community
• Creating new programs and systems that are safer and more efficient
• Seminar Speaker
• Driver Guided Jeep Tours
• Food & Beverage leadership
• Front Desk Clerk
• Ordering Housekeeping supplies and equipment
• Inspecting guest rooms
• Housekeeping-flipping and turning rooms
• I love to see people that have made mistakes being reunited with their family
• ex Royal Ranger
• Feeding the hungry
• Debunking Big Foot :)
• Visiting out-of-the-way places
• Volunteering for charitable work, especially for kids, KidzCharity.com
This is my site that raises over $12,000 a month for the kids charities represented on the website
• Leaving places or people, better than I found them
• Creating blueprints
• Counseling married couples
• Pushing people to be the best they can. In order to have a more rewarding life
• Saying 'my pleasure' instead of 'no problem' or 'you're welcome'.
• Writing Books (published author under pen name).
• Philanthropy
• Hiking
• Piano
• Keyboards
• Harmonica
• Guitar

My first published book. It is found at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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