Victor Pisapia’s Resume
Chef • Food Consultant • Presenter • Accredited Educator • Cert IV Trainer
Summary of Qualifications
Explore a world of cooking classes, cooking parties, private food tours, food & wine matching and more. Enjoy a little bite of the world! with one of TimeOut Sydney’s rated “best cooking schools”.
- Accredited educator specialising in world cultures and history
- Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
- Experience in hospitality since 1976, including all aspects of concept, planning, management and ownership
- Familiar with many regional specialties, wines, and cultures based on travel experience
- Accomplished tour planner and guide
- Flair for original, creative and attractively unique dishes
- Extensive experience conducting live and filmed cooking classes and presentations
Honours & Awards
- 2012 Delaware Today, “50 Most Influential People in the Last 50 Years”
- 2001 Restaurant & Catering NSW, Specialty Restaurant of the Year, Metro (Rattlesnake Grill)
- 1999 Restaurant & Catering NSW, Specialty Restaurant of the Year, Metro (Rattlesnake Grill)
- 1998 The Chilli Press / Rosemount Estate Fiery Food Challenge, Best Salsa (Rattlesnake Gourmet, Fire-Roasted Salsa)
- 1997 Restaurant & Catering NSW, Specialty Restaurant of the Year, Metro (Rattlesnake Grill)
Education
- 1970 University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA, Bachelor of Arts, History and Education
- 1994 Accredited Educator New South Wales Board of Education
Special Training
- 1980/1981 New School for Social Research, New York, New York, USA, Culinary Arts Program
- 1980 American Bartending School, New York, New York, USA, Bartending Certificate
Professional Associations
Work Experience
| 2007 – present | Owner, VictorsFood, Sydney, NSW, AUS |
| 2002 – 2007 | Partner, Cheeky Food Group, Sydney, NSW, AUS |
| 2000 – 2005 | Associate, Gourmet Safaris, Sydney, NSW, AUS |
| 1994 – 2002 | Partner/Executive Chef, Rattlesnake Grill, Neutral Bay, NSW, AUS |
| 1990 – 1992 | Partner/Executive Chef, West Side Cafe, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA |
| 1990 – 1992 | Food Writer, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA |
| 1989 – 1992 | Partner, The Strand Night Club, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA |
| 1989 – 1992 | Partner/Executive Chef, Surfside Diner, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA |
| 1987 – 1989 | Partner, Shipley Grill, Wilmington, Delaware, USA |
| 1985 – 1990 | Partner/Chef, Tijuana Taxi Restaurant, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA |
| 1983 – 1985 | Party Chef, Celebrations Catering, New York, New York, USA |
| 1980 – 1992 | Partner/Executive Chef, Blue Moon Restaurant, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA |
| 1977 – 1980 | Consultant/Specialty Chef, The Rose Tattoo Restaurant, Key West, Florida, USA |
| 1975 – 1980 | Partner/Chef, The Back Porch Cafe, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA |