Aaron Ridley
Suffolk Punch South End
Charlotte,NC
7
years of professional experience
Sous Chef leading hotline execution, kitchen sanitation, and station organization in fast-paced service settings. Coordinates sauté support, dinner line setup, ordering, inventory, and staffing schedules to keep operations moving smoothly. Partners on menu concepts and food safety checks to maintain consistent execution and control.
Work History
Sous Chef
7 Months- Lead sauté cook, managing the hotline for efficiency.
- Maintain cleanliness and detailed organization of kitchen stations.
Sous Chef
1 Year 1 Month- Oversaw orders, scheduling, and culinary intake.
- Managed staff discipline and ensured operational flow.
- Supported team performance and addressed staff concerns to maintain a productive kitchen environment.
- Helped ensure consistent execution of menu items and adherence to restaurant standards.
Sous Chef
4 Years 10 Months- Conducted food safety inspections and managed dinner line setup.
- Collaborated on food concepts and managed weekly operations.
- Ordered supplies, organized inventory, and developed staffing schedules.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Team management
Kitchen management
Staff training
Menu planning
Recipe development
Cost control
Culinary supervision
Staff mentoring
Staff scheduling
Sanitation
POS systems
Inventory control
Food safety compliance
Timeline
Sous Chef
Suffolk Punch South End
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Sous Chef
Postino WineCafe
12.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Sous Chef
Maggiano’s Little Italy
10.2019 - 08.2024Read More
Myers Park High School
High School Diploma
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