Samantha Beaird

Samantha Beaird is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as R&D Sous Chef at Canlis Restaurant since April 2021. Previous roles include Kitchen Intern at America's Test Kitchen, where responsibilities involved recipe development and testing, and Line Cook at Boulevard Restaurant, a Michelin-starred establishment, focusing on both savory and pastry dishes. Experience as Kitchen Manager/Intern at Conscious Kitchen included developing recipes compliant with the National School Lunch Program and collaborating with students on nutrition. Early career highlights include catering and cooking instruction at Central Coast Culinary and Catering, and various internships, including at McCalls Catering & Events, emphasizing food safety and vendor interaction. Samantha holds a Certificate of Professional Culinary Arts from the International Culinary Center and a degree in Food Science and Culinary from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.