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Sharif Ball

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I am Sharif Ball, a seasoned hospitality and culinary operations professional with over a decade of experience leading restaurants and retail teams.

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I am Sharif Ball, a seasoned hospitality and culinary operations professional with over a decade of experience leading restaurants and retail teams. I excel at managing high-volume food service, menu and recipe development, HACCP compliance, inventory control, staff training, and guest relations. I thrive in collaborative environments where quality, creativity and efficiency are valued equally, and I’m always ready to learn new skills and take on challenging projects.

Beyond the kitchen, I enjoy applying design thinking to operate more efficiently and to craft engaging consumer experiences—whether that’s through compelling menus, catering concepts, or visually driven brand assets. I’m seeking a forward-thinking company that prizes excellence and teamwork, and where my diverse background in operations, culinary arts, and design can contribute to sustained growth and innovation.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Other

Work experience· 22 roles

Pastry Chef/Sous Chef · Compass Group USA /Florida Fresh Dining/Palm & Pine CateringMar 2025 – Jan 2026 · 11 mos

Managed large-volume cooking operations, including menu and recipe development, procurement, baking, advanced pastry techniques, chocolate production, inventory control, and staff training.

Culinary Director / Kitchen Manager · Crybabys / Baby Js / AfternoonMar 2023 – Feb 2025 · 2 yrs

Led culinary direction across multiple concepts; oversaw menu and recipe development, staff recruitment and training, inventory management, event catering, and maintenance of high quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Owner / Chief of Operations · Spellbound KookiesJul 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

Owned and operated a baking business; designed recipes, oversaw production, handled graphic and website design, and managed accounting and operations.

Cafe Manager / Executive Chef / Senior Management · Hilltop House IncMar 2019 – Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Private Contractor (Social Media Consultant) · Lionbridge SMEAug 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
Dairy Production Consultant · Naked Cow DairyMay 2018 – Aug 2018 · 4 mos
Server · Brimstone Woodfire GrillOct 2017 – Jul 2018 · 10 mos
General Manager / Assistant Manager / Head Chef · Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Shop & SidekickSep 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

Certifications and awards

HACCP Certification2030 – 2026
Knowledge of Hygiene Regulations2030 – 2026

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