My Story — TF Private Home Hospitality

Please allow me to introduce myself,

I am Tim Fornero.

Estate Manager/Major Domo/Chef

Hello, Welcome to my profile.

I am a life long Hospitality Professional, the last 12 years, I have been employed by high net worth private homes. Before that I was a restaurant chef/owner. Before that a college student and apprentice.

I tried to make a Hollandaise Sauce when I was six, was Dining Prefect at my boarding school, received a B.S. in Hospitality from UMass and a certificate from Berlinger Vineyards in Gastronomy.

I opened my first restaurant at 28, receiving ** from the New York Times.

Hospitality is all I ever wanted to do. It’s how I’m wired.

After graduation fromUniversity, I continued for the next five years apprenticing for World Class chefs. I traveled to a handful of states, mostly on the West Coast. Rounding out my knowledge and resume geographically. Wolfgamg Puck, Tom Colicchio, Madeleine Kamman to name the best Restauranteurs.

My first chef job was a French restaurant (SOHO NYC) at Restaurant Felix. Several years of Manhattan success led me to believe I was ready for my own project. I opened a BYOB to critical (** NY Times) and financial success. My next project was a 10,000 square-foot full-service Gastro-pub, where I was for a decade and part of the community.

The last 10+ years I have worked for luxury clients in their homes/travel. Most recentlyy I was an estate manager for my clients and their three properties, Westport, CT and two in New York City.

I provide a warm, and efficient home, idealy anticipating every need. I am able to react to multiple ongoing projects and last minute adjustments.

My strong work ethic comes from my family.

I love dogs, fly-fishing, boating, the outdoors, tennis, biking, reading and skiing.

Thank you for consideration,

Tim

Tim Fornero Westport, CT 908-209-8288

figgy52.me/Website tfornerowk@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE: To secure a long term position for a semiformal HUNW family as an Estate Manager or Major Domo. Gatekeeper. I am a life long Hospitality Professional who is use to multi-tasking and would prefer multiple property management. I strive to provide warm, anticipatory, discrete, and flexible services with a no job is to small (large) attitude. Problem solving solutions are handled in house, before outsourcing vendors, for savings and speed.

Interests: Boating, Fly Fishing, Dogs, Reading, Tennis, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Skiing. Gastronomy!

Private Executive Estate Service:

Estate Manager, Greenwich, CT and 4 other properties. 50+ vehicles, 5 boats, 50m+ property assets, 4 dogs, growing! Anticipate, keep up, execute. Purchasing, planning, pet care, hands on, receiving, curating, hire/ fire, collaborate. Assist w travel, day to day, food beverage, building project (10), kitchens(4)… Get job done: never to big or Small. Newest property: 25 acre Christmas tree Farm. Almost 1,000 plantings. Multiple construction projects. Staff mgt 30+ and growing

COVID 19 Experience 2019-2021

Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY

Chef de Cuisine. Sports House. Second in charge. Diverse setting, multiple venues, themes, and high volume. World class purchasing and HUNW members. Historic venue, beach club, 1200 member families. A never say no attitude.

Family Meal Delivery. 50 Family food weekly food delivery. Catering and special occasions.

9-2016/ 10-2019 Estate Manager NYC, Westport, CT

Responsibility for three properties.  Hire, manage and pay vendors/ staff. Moved Principle four times. Transfer services, hire, new accounts, movers, and coordinate Furniture Designer. Luxury mens wardrobe (Fortune 500). Daily upkeep of Cleaning, Pool, Vehicles, Food+Beverage and Animals (dog: Gracie, high priority). Driver, Chef, House Keeping(fill-in). Anticipate clients needs: Shipping, Tech, Food, Shopping.  Develop and document properties specifics. Implemented Smart Home Tech. New Roof, Lighting and Patio/Spa Projects.

9-2014/10-2016 Personal Assistant-Private Chef       Scarsdale, NY

Maintain smooth running home in coordination with Head of House. Daily preparation, purchasing, errands, serving and cleaning for family. Coordinate Holiday Events. Multiple dietary needs. Long list of repairs and maintenance. Deep cleaning and driving. Cooking lessons. Great family!

10-2012-5-2014 Assistant-Private Chef  Weston, CT

Weekly Meal preparation. Plan, purchase, errands, serving and clean up.  Organizing of rooms, closets, basement, mail, garbage. Driving as requested. Repairs of small items and fixtures. Hire and supervise multiple renovations:

(2 bathrooms and generator). Moving furniture, hanging art, electric and plumbing upgrades.  

1995-Present Chef/ Personal Assistant, Ridgefield, CT

Event Planning. Larger parties, small multi course events, family and holidays Dining.   Organized 2 wine room, liquor storage room and garage.  Implemented  inventory list and labeling. Travel, Driving, pet care and home sitting. 

2009-2010      Personal Chef,  Oldwick, NJ

Alzheimer’s Patient. All organic, from scratch and nutritious foods. Shopping, Menu Development. Homemade breads, pastas, juices and desserts. Assist with Home Garden for best quality. Confidential Client.

Work Experience:

2009-2010 General Manager, 121 Kitchen + GrillNorth Salem, NY

Full service with beer and wine sales. Two pizza ovens. Delivery. Liaison w In-flight Catering Division and kiosk.  Deli counter, High sales. Established new whole sale sandwich revenue. Handy Man repairs and maintenance. Kitchen Spanish. MicroSoft Office.

1998-2008 French Hill Inn, Owner/Chef, Wayne, NJ

Gastro Pub. 10,000 sq ft Building. 180 seat full service restaurant. 40 PP Staff. Liquor license, catering and

banquet services. Entertainment, Weddings, Large Events.  Staple of Community.

1996-1998  American Fare,  Chef//Owner, Maplewood, NJ

American Fare.  ** NY Times, *** ½ Star Ledger.  Top 20 New BYOB, NJ Monthly. Budget, P+L, …

2004-2006 Felix, Executive Chef, NY,NY

French Bistro. First American Chef. Increase Sales while decreasing Expenses. Zagat’s,”Best of the Bunch”  

Apprentice Restaurants:

Club Car Nantucket MA. Lord Jeffery Inn, Amherst, MA.

Spago Las Vegas NV. Grand Café. Morristown, NJ.

Postrio San Francisco CA. Sorrento Hotel. Seattle, WA.

Education: