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Christopher Shiver

Brooklyn

Summary

Sous Chef experience in high-volume kitchens and services, team leadership, recipe development, and precise station management across acclaimed NYC kitchens. Known for clean execution, consistency, and excellent communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Roberta’s Bushwick
Brooklyn
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Led teams for brunch, lunch & dinner, ensuring smooth service for 50–250 nightly covers
  • Oversaw prep operations and seasonal menus, optimizing kitchen organization for peak service times
  • Managed ordering, inventory, and menu updates to maintain efficient operations and accurate daily reporting
  • Trained kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
  • Awards: Top 50 Brooklyn Restaurants; Top 100 U.S. Pizza Spots

Junior Sous Chef

Pasquale Jones
New York
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Directed food operations and developed seasonal recipes to enhance menu offerings
  • Oversaw stations, managed mise en place, and ensured cook performance met quality standards
  • Executed major prep (butchery, pasta, sauces, stocks)
  • Ran BOH operations & trained cooks
  • Managed invoices and inventory while preparing end-of-day reports for accurate financial tracking
  • Received NYC Top 50 Pizzas award, showcasing culinary excellence.

Tournant / Lead Line Cook

Queen’s Yard
Hudson Yards
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and executed prix-fixe and private event menus to enhance guest experience
  • Managed pass to ensure precise plating and timely service
  • Trained new line cooks while overseeing station inventory to maintain operational efficiency

Junior Sous Chef / Chef de Tournant

Bluebird London
New York
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Executed all savory stations to ensure consistent service flow during peak hours
  • Assisted expediting and trained new cooks to enhance team efficiency and service quality
  • Coordinated prep, labeling, inventory management, and nightly cleaning to streamline kitchen operations
  • Developed recipes with head & pastry chefs

Pastry Cook

L’Avenue at Saks
New York
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Trained under head pastry chef of Pierre Hermé, gaining advanced pastry techniques
  • Plated 200+ nightly desserts; produced boutique pastries
  • Maintained strong organization and prep systems to enhance workflow efficiency
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring optimal stock levels for seamless operations

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Hobart Williams And Smith
Geneva, NY
05-2014

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Pasta and butchery
  • High-volume service management
  • Inventory control and ordering
  • Expedited brunch, lunch, and dinner services
  • Kitchen workflow
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Sous Chef

Roberta’s Bushwick
03.2024 - 10.2024

Junior Sous Chef

Pasquale Jones
01.2023 - 03.2024

Tournant / Lead Line Cook

Queen’s Yard
01.2022 - 02.2023

Junior Sous Chef / Chef de Tournant

Bluebird London
08.2020 - 01.2022

Pastry Cook

L’Avenue at Saks
01.2019 - 05.2020

Associate of Arts - Communications

Hobart Williams And Smith
Christopher Shiver