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Thomas Hemmer

Puerto Armuelles, Panama

Executive Chef at Chefs Crossing Countries

Summary

40 years work experience, including Executive Chef at state park lodges & private resorts, exclusive country clubs, fine dining restaurants and resorts and restaurants in Costa Rica and Panamá. I have held positions of F&B Manager and Restaurant Consultant. I am soon to open my Puerto Armuelles Social Club & Surf Hotel in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui, Panamá.

Work history

  • Executive Chef
    Chefs Crossing Countries
    Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui, Panamá , 2014 - Present
  • Restaurant Consultant/Executive Chef
    Azul Paradise Resort
    Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá , 2014 - 2015
  • F&B Manager/Executive Chef
    Red Frog Island Resort & Spa
    Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá , 2013 - 2014
  • Private Executive Chef
    Inner Healing Holistic Wellness Center
    Boquete, Chiriqui, Panamá, 2013 - 2013
  • Executive Chef Manager
    Coconutz Sports Bar & Eatery
    Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 2013 - 2013
  • Executive Chef
    Jaco Laguna Resort
    Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, 2012 - 2013
  • Culinary Chef
    Kroger
    Centerville, Ohio, 2011 - 2012
  • Executive Chef
    Hide A-Way Hills Rwsort
    Bremen, Ohio, 2010 - 2011
  • Executive Chef
    Shawnee State Park
    West Portsmouth, Ohio, 2010 - 2010
  • Chef de Cuisine
    Olde Market House Inn
    Zanesville, Ohio, 2009 - 2010
  • Chef Tournant
    Zanesville Country Club
    Zanesville, Ohio, 2008 - 2009

Training

  • Franklin University
    Marketing
    Columbus, Ohio, 2011
  • Zane State College Culinary School
    Culinary Art
    Zanesville, Ohio, 2009

Location

Puerto Armuelles, Panama

Cuisines

  • American
  • American Southern
  • Caribbean
  • International
  • Italian
  • Moderne
  • New American
  • Seasonal

Methods

  • Baked
  • BBQ
  • Deep Fried
  • Grilled
  • Poached
  • Roasted
  • Seafood
  • Smoked
  • Wine Pairings

Diets

  • Allergy-Friendly
  • Gluten-free
  • Paleo
  • Raw
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Languages

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