Barry Boyd Bennett
Chicago,IL
Summary
Culinary expert with extensive experience in kitchen management, staff development, and food safety compliance. Proven track record in streamlining operations, managing labor costs, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences while maintaining a positive and approachable workspace.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
lead line cok
The Vig
Chicago, IL
05.2026 - Current
- trained on fish breakdown and sashimi slicing basics
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation protocols.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Stocked kitchen stations with necessary ingredients and supplies to ensure seamless operations. and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Executed a variety of tasks assigned by the Head Chef to maintain kitchen efficiency. delegated by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
Sous Chef
Gilt Bar
Chicago, Illinois
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Supervised kitchen staff during meal preparation and service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff on procedures and cooking techniques.
- Collaborated with head chef to refine recipes and presentation styles.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation practices.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
- Scheduled shifts for a team of 18+ staff members to optimize coverage and maintain service quality.
- Managed and tracked labor costs while adjusting schedules to maintain budget.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Conducted daily pre-shifts to motivate staff and ensure adherence to restaurant standards, fostering team engagement and alignment with overall goals.
- Daily restaurant opening and closing duties including chef prep and opening/closing checklist
Lead Line Cook
The Vig
Chicago, IL
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Trained junior cooks on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service experience.
- Monitored food presentation standards to uphold restaurant's quality reputation.
Head Baker
Doughnut Vault
Chicago
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed unique recipes to set bakery apart from competition.
- Trained employees to uphold quality standards in bakery operations.
- Managed training and motivated employees to enhance team performance.
- Scheduled employees to ensure adequate coverage during peak business hours.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
- Created promotions to highlight bakery offerings and drive sales.
- Assist in development of training programs
- Processed invoices efficiently to ensure timely payments and vendor relationships.
- Full control of Daily Production pars maintaining compliance with possible demand.
Line Cook - Certified Trainer
Gilt Bar
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained new staff on food preparation, storage, kitchen equipment usage, and sanitation practices to uphold safety and quality standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in all kitchen stations during dinner service. Sauté, Grill, Garde-Manger, Pasta.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Ensured well-stocked stations with supplies and spices, supporting seamless kitchen operations.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Kitchen Manager
Pizza Lobo
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Delegated food preparation duties to cooks and ensured adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
- Verified quality and temperature of foods to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Managed supply orders between my location and the larger commissary kitchen. between my location and the larger commissary kitchen.
Kitchen Manager
Pub Royale
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Scheduled staff shifts and managed food ordering processes to ensure efficient operations.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Education
GED -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL01-2013
Skills
- Food safety
- Sanitation Standards
- Quality monitoring
- Workflow optimization
- Station oversight
- Menu Planning
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Staff scheduling
- Time management
- Staff Supervision
- Staff training
- Baking fundamentals
- Dietary restrictions
- Problem-Solving
- Station oversight
Certification
Managers food handlers, Food handlers, Allergens
Timeline
lead line cok
The Vig
05.2026 - Current
Sous Chef
Gilt Bar
03.2025 - 02.2026
Lead Line Cook
The Vig
07.2024 - 03.2025
Head Baker
Doughnut Vault
01.2024 - 07.2024
Line Cook - Certified Trainer
Gilt Bar
03.2023 - 01.2024
Kitchen Manager
Pizza Lobo
07.2022 - 03.2023
Kitchen Manager
Pub Royale
03.2020 - 07.2022
GED -
Parkland College