Chef Ronald Lumsden
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club, and Cranberry Golf Resort.
Excelling in menu planning and event coordination. Renowned for crafting seasonal menus and delivering exceptional customer service, I thrive on creating memorable dining experiences that delight guests and elevate culinary standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Harlingen Country Club
Palm Valley, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Executed menus for special events, including wine pairing and wild game dinners.
- Oversaw nightly operations of culinary team to ensure consistent quality.
- Coordinate with members to design tailored dining experiences.
- Assisted Chef as needed to maintain workflow efficiency.
Cook
Cracker Barrell
Harlingen, TX
11.2021 - 05.2022
- needed to see if working in a busy kitchen would effect my sobriety
- received 2 bonus advancements
- had perfect attendance
Chef
Colletti's Italian Restaurant
Harlingen, TX
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Helped the owner and Chef stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Helped keep the restaurant open during Covid
- accepted the Chef position after assisting the previous Chef
Sabbatical
None
Manila, Philippines
05.2016 - 05.2017
Executive Chef
Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club
Olmito, TX
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Oversaw the daily operations of three satellites, with a total of 25 staff.
- Created and serviced all VIP functions, including Wine Pairing and Wild Game nights.
- Created and developed seasonal menus for clients and outlets.
- Directly involved with Wedding and Catering guests to help customize menus for their events
Executive Chef
Cranberry Golf Resort
Collingwood, ONT, Canada
01.2010 - 03.2014
- Ran the kitchens for the 265 room, resort hotel
- Oversaw the daily operations of four satellite kitchens, with a total of 15 staff
- Created locally sourced menus for clients.
- Enjoyed favorable coverage in a magazine for the hotel.
- was highlighted by Toronto's Breakfast Television show
Education
Certification of Qualification,
Journeyman's trade papers
01-1999
Culinary Management
George Brown College of Applied Arts And Technolog
Toronto, Ont. Canada06-1994
Skills
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Event coordination
- Culinary techniques
- Creativity
- Flavor pairings
Timeline
Sous Chef
Harlingen Country Club
05.2022 - Current
Cook
Cracker Barrell
11.2021 - 05.2022
Chef
Colletti's Italian Restaurant
06.2017 - 10.2021
Sabbatical
None
05.2016 - 05.2017
Executive Chef
Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club
01.2015 - 05.2016
Executive Chef
Cranberry Golf Resort
01.2010 - 03.2014
Certification of Qualification,
Journeyman's trade papers
Culinary Management
George Brown College of Applied Arts And Technolog
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