Andrew Dinh
Catonsville,Maryland
Summary
Executive Chef with extensive experience at GameOn Bar + Arcade, specializing in menu innovation and staff development. Recognized for improving guest satisfaction through creative culinary methods and efficient inventory control. Committed to building a high-performing kitchen team while maintaining strict food safety compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
GameOn Bar + Arcade
Columbia, MD
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed staff schedules and requirements for efficient food preparation and plating.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders to prevent supply shortages.
- Supervised training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of kitchen personnel.
- Ensured adherence to health department regulations through effective sanitation procedures.
Sous Chef
Kappo Makoto
Washington, DC
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Plated dishes with appealing garnishes and sauces to enhance patron experience.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items for operational efficiency.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify service and product quality improvements.
Line Cook
Tonari/Daikaya
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Mastered all kitchen stations as main garde manger cook and tournant.
- Produced majority of antipasti and plated desserts, creating memorable guest experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in open kitchen throughout shifts.
Line Cook
Ristorante Caterina de' Medici
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Primary point of contact between front and back of house through regular communication with FOH manager
- Proficiency in various techniques such as sous vide, foams, gelées, dehydration, etc.
Line Cook/Dishwasher
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Quickly promoted from dishwasher for excelling in a variable fast paced environment
- Fry station cook making close to 400 orders of wings and flatbreads a night
Education
Associate in Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York04.2023
Skills
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training and development
- Cost control strategies
- Culinary techniques
Certification
ServSafe, National Restaurant Association, 02/01/22
Timeline
Executive Chef
GameOn Bar + Arcade
06.2024 - 04.2025
Sous Chef
Kappo Makoto
03.2024 - 05.2024
Line Cook
Tonari/Daikaya
11.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook
Ristorante Caterina de' Medici
09.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook/Dishwasher
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
10.2020 - 08.2021
Associate in Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
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