Ethan Lloyd
Ladson,SC
Summary
Culinary professional with demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to quality. Experience includes managing kitchen operations and enhancing team dynamics in fast-paced environments. Passionate about local ingredients and skilled in menu development, inventory management, and food safety compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
By The Way
Charleston, South Carolina
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies, ensuring consistent availability of essential ingredients.
- Ensured compliance with health and sanitation regulations throughout the kitchen.
- Encouraged positivity among staff, contributing to a collaborative kitchen atmosphere.
- Enforced portion control guidelines, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
Cook
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, SC
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Supported simultaneous restaurant and banquet service, maintaining consistency and timing across high-volume, multi-service operations
- Adapted quickly in a fast-paced environment, assisting multiple stations to ensure smooth service flow during events
- Gained experience in large-scale production, plating, and coordination for both à la carte and banquet-style dining
Cook
Sorghum & Salt
Charleston, SC
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported dynamic kitchen operations in a progressive culinary environment focused on local, seasonal cuisine.
- Assisted in menu development and execution of complex dishes on an ever-changing menu.
Line Cook
Park Cafe
Charleston, SC
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted to Chef de Partie within 7 months due to leadership ability and kitchen mastery.
- Managed inventory and ordering across multiple purveyors.
- Created new menu items aligned with seasonal offerings and customer preferences.
- Trained on all kitchen stations, including baking and pastry tasks.
- Gained a strong foundation in kitchen leadership, DHEC compliance, and team management.
Mover/Packer
The moving squad
West Columbia, SC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Gained discipline and resilience through hands-on physical labor.
- Demonstrated punctuality, teamwork, and careful attention to client belongings.
- Coordinated packing and loading of household items for safe transport.
- Operated moving equipment, ensuring proper handling and safety protocols.
Prep Cook and Cashier
Papa Gio's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Lexington, SC
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided fast customer service by taking dine-in, takeout, and phone orders while handling POS transactions.
- Prepared ingredients and menu items including consistency and attention to quality.
- Managed pizza oven operations to ensure proper cooking times, food safety, and product quality.
- Assisted in pizza preparation during occasional high-volume periods.
- Followed strict food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, and hygiene practices.
- Supported team operations by multitasking across front and back of house duties.
Education
Culinary Arts - Associate's degree
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC04-2026
Baking & Pastry - Associate's degree
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC04-2026
High school diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, SC12-2021
Skills
- Casual dining experience
- Fine dining experience
- Food safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Food preparation
- Food handling
- Supervising Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Inventory Management
- Teamwork
- Ability to follow instructions
- Attention to detail
- Pricing
- Driving
- Welding
- Moving Experience
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Certification
- Food Handler Certification, 10/01/25-10/01/28
- ServSafe(Manager), 10/01/22-10/01/27
- Driver's License
Timeline
Sous Chef
By The Way
04.2026 - 05.2026
Cook
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
02.2026 - 04.2026
Cook
Sorghum & Salt
09.2023 - 05.2025
Line Cook
Park Cafe
08.2022 - 06.2023
Mover/Packer
The moving squad
06.2022 - 08.2022
Prep Cook and Cashier
Papa Gio's Pizzeria & Restaurant
07.2020 - 12.2020
Culinary Arts - Associate's degree
Trident Technical College
Baking & Pastry - Associate's degree
Trident Technical College
High school diploma -
Lexington High School