Hire Renee

Renee’s professional employment history includes diversified and successful culinary arts expertise in the hospitality industry as well as operating under my established company of Renee’s Gourmet, which has garnered an exemplary reputation in the valley resulting in an expansive and loyal client network.

After many years as a chef in the resort industry, Renee began her personal chef career for CEO’s and sports professionals.

If you’re interested in hiring Renee to be your personal chef, click here.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Renee Ellis

Professional Experience

  • Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona
    • Worked along side Chef Robert Bland
  • The DoubleTree, Scottsdale, Arizona
    • Lead Chef
  • The Hilton, Scottsdale, Arizona
    • Sous Chef
  • The Registry Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
    • Worked in Fine Dining with Chef Chris Gross at the La Champagne restaurant
  • The Terraces at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona
    • Worked as part of the opening crew to start the new restaurant
  • The Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona
    • Worked in Fine Dining at the Golden Swan Restaurant

Renee’s Gourmet

  • Chef Instructor
    • Renee has instructed clients in the privacy of their own home in all aspects of home cooking and shopping as well as planning and organizing of parties and events
  • Personal Chef/Entree Service/Entertainment Clients
    • Renee has designed and prepared meals for clients catering to their personal preferences while keeping their kitchens organized. She has also offered her clients entree services where she provides the shopping and cooking for them.
    • Renee has also planned, organized and catered parties and events for many of her clients.
    • For those interested in hiring Renee’s service, she has an extensive resume which includes many references from clients such as the following:
      • Fred Wagenhal
      • Bill & Debra Carsten
      • Bill & Margaret Clark
      • Julie & Tom Belgrad
      • George & Brenda Brimhall
      • Loretta Malandro
      • Curt Shilling
      • Rhonda and Sheldon Kottle
  • Special Product Line
    • Developed the “Taste of the Southwest” culinary product line:
      • Renee’s Desert Rub and Renee’s Desert Glaze
    • Personally distributed, marketed, promoted and demonstrated products in all A.J.’s Fine Foods and Paul’s Pantry in Carefree and other local gourmet food outlets. Product expansion currently underway.
  • Private Chef to Curt Shilling – Arizona Diamnodbacks Pitcher from 2001 – 2005
    • Created menus for diet plans
    • In charge of fundraisers including menu preparation, entertainment, etc
    • Still remaining in contact with the Shilling family today.
  • Private Chef to the Cunninghams – CEO of Swift Transportation
    • Provided a wide range of personal services including shopping, preparation of meals, catering arrangements, etc