Judith Isaías

About Judith Isaías

With over 15 years of work experience, I am an innovative entrepreneur and executive chef with expertise in Levant and Mediterranean cuisine, and a robust business background.My passion lies in crafting authentic and fresh flavors from the Levant region and creatively expanding the enjoyment of wine and spirits into unique forms like ice cream.As the founder and visionary behind Grain Apart, a novel restaurant and market concept, and formerly, the co-owner of Aubi & Ramsa, a unique ice cream brand.At Grain Apart, I take pride in designing and executing our menu, sourcing premium ingredients, managing kitchen staff, and overseeing all operational and financial aspects of the business. By collaborating with local farmers and suppliers, I ensure the sustainability and quality of our offerings.As co-owner of Aubi & Ramsa, I helped create an exquisite line of ice creams infused with fine wines and spirits, using organic ingredients to deliver luxury in every scoop.My expertise extends to target market selling, luxury goods, and beverage sales, which I leverage to effectively promote and distribute our products across diverse channels and locations.I\'m looking to share my expertise in Levant & Mediterranean cuisine through menu development, restaurant consulting and cooking lessons. For more information about my services, please contact me at i•••@grain-apart.com.

Experience

1. Executive Chef Restaurant Owner at Grain Apart

   Luciam Enterprises Llc

   Jan 2017 — Present · Santo Domingo, DO

   Fine casual Restaurant and Gourmet & wine Market, Focused on Premium Ingredients, Authentic Recipes, from the Levant Region and Sustainable Healthy Lifestyle.• Pioneered a health-conscious and flavorful Mediterranean menu, inspired on ancestral culinary traditions, to deliver a dining experience that is both nourishing and tasteful.• Crafted menus, balancing personal culinary creativity with customer preferences to guarantee satisfaction within diverse demographics.• Created balanced, high-performing menus that enhanced business profitability through strategic ingredient procurement and cost management.• Monitored food production; trained and supervised a team of up to 25 kitchen staff and to ensure high-quality food service as well as a clean and safe kitchen environment in compliance with local health regulations and sanitation standards.• Partnered with a selection of 300 small local producers and organic farms around the Dominican Republic to obtain premium goods right from the source, paying close attention to the quality of each ingredient.• Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive digital presence, including a website featuring an interactive menu and an eco-conscious blog offering recipes.• Oversee Social Media efforts on Facebook & Instagram fostering a robust community of followers, driving brand awareness and customer engagement.• Hired professional photographers to capture the culinary creations, personally styling each dish to ensure the visuals are as enticing as the flavors.• Selected to participate in several high profile culinary events, organized by the Dominican Restaurant Association, ADERES. Featured on Aldaba and Manjar Gastronomic Magazine.

Education

• Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Psychology