PAR CATERERS - Key Persons
Annie has over 25 years of experience and many outstanding culinary achievements.
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- Sous Chef / Chef Blake Has over 25 Years of Experience and Many Outstanding Culinary Achievements
Chef Blake has over 25 years of experience and many outstanding culinary achievements
Carrie is proficient in all hospitality needs and client management. She has worked with Todd in various capacities for over 15 years. In addition to her hospitality catering experience, she has previous golf tournament management experience and has been involved in over 200 professional events in various roles.
With over 25 years of national golf tournament management experience, Catherine's exceptional standards and attention to detail brought her to create the Par Caterers service when she saw a need to appease hospitality sponsors unsatisfied with previous vendors. "Providing creative and flavorful dishes on a grand scale is just the first step. If you don't present it with polished service and fashion it with a personal touch, it is just not worth the Sponsor's time." Catherine oversees all tournament catered events and what is offered at The Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, MN, which includes Arnie's Restaurant and 70+ wedding receptions/events a year.
A third-generation chef, Chad has over 20 years in fine dining and hospitality with 16 years in the golf industry. As Lead Chef for over 80 golf events, his resume includes 4-US Men's Open (1895 Club), Presidents Cup, Ryder Cup, US Senior Women's Open and The Players. He looks forward to what he can do for your event.
Chef Christian has over 25 years of experience and many outstanding culinary achievements, such as: participating in the "Great Regional Chefs of America Series" at the prestigious James Beard House, NYC five times; demonstrations at one of the best cooking schools in the country-The French Culinary Institute; and cooking for high profile guests that include a former US President and Governor of Minnesota. He finds joy in finessing his culinary style at the Royal Golf Club with creative specials at Arnie's and seasonal wine dinners.
David is responsible for detailed onsite operations. He has over 7 years of experience in the golf hospitality industry at over 75 events across all professional golf tours.
George oversees every aspect of financial management for Par's Events and F/B at The Royal Golf Club & Arnie's Restaurant in Minnesota. He brings more than three decades of experience in tax planning, payroll solutions, accounting services and human capital management to our operation.
Jake is responsible for detailed onsite operations. He has over 7 years of experience in the golf hospitality industry at over 75 events across all professional golf tours.
With over 25 years' experience, Linda is responsible for all financial transactions, providing us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows, while ensuring we're compliant with all tax regulations.
Meredith understands the importance of a successful event and takes pride in her ability to work collaboratively with our clients to ensure their vision is brought to life. She oversees all aspects of our wedding venue and brings in new business via corporate retreats and holiday parties.
Shelby combines her experience on both the tournament and hospitality sides of the golf industry to manage Par's staffing logistics. With over a decade of experience, Shelby helps ensure Par is a welcoming and premier experience for our clients.
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- Communications Coordinator
With over 20 years of experience in writing, editing, publishing, photojournalism and graphic design, Stephanie enjoys providing a variety of marketing, social media and corpora te communications that celebrate Par's success on both the tournament side and at the Royal Club/Arnie's.
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- Director of Human Resources
Steve oversees the hiring and onboarding of new employees across the nation while maintaining effective employee relations. He ensures that we have open communications between management and staff plus handles all compliance with laws and regulations.
Todd is the main contact with all vendors and is responsible for set-up, execution and tear-down of each event. With over 20 years of professional golf tournament catering experience, he has led the food and beverage operations at 300 events across North America.
Wendy is proficient in all hospitality needs and client management. She has worked with Todd in various capacities for over 15 years. In addition to her hospitality catering experience, she has previous golf tournament management experience and has been involved in over 200 professional events in various roles.