Louise's Story

Louise Alfano Berardis

Executive Chef (off-site) | Location Style Manager | Merchandising

Louise is a 1972 Graduate of L.A. Trade Tech Culinary Arts Program. She came to us in 1995 with a desire to create and enhance delicious food in an elegant, yet trendy setting utilizing her organizational and creative skills. She has been an invaluable asset, helping to make Maria's Italian Kitchen what it is today.

1995 – Current

Maria's Italian Kitchen
Executive Chef for Off-site Catering Events or Private Parties

Create and cost menu, oversee kitchen preparation, create design theme and style food display in the most appetizing manner according to client preference.

Location Design Manager

Responsible for décor maintenance at all locations, seasonal decorating, landscaping and merchandising maintaining overall appealing visual aesthetics.

Merchandising

Create displays and gift baskets utilizing Maria's Italian Kitchen trademark logo. Modernize glassware and service wear in all locations including catering department.

1989 – 1995

Anzio Restaurant in Agoura Hills, CA
Owner/Founder/General Manager

Designed concept and maintained operations recruiting and training personnel, labor cost analysis, food packaging and food cost analysis, creation, development of products, menu development and analysis, sourcing: equipment oversight, raw materials and packaging.

1978 – 1988

Louise's Italian Kitchen (Now known as Louise's Trattoria)
Owner/Founder/General Manager

Designed concept and maintained operations recruiting and training personnel, labor cost analysis, food packaging and food cost analysis, creation, development of products, menu development and analysis, sourcing: equipment oversight, raw materials and packaging.