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Gregory Ruby

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Led culinary teams in delivering exceptional dining experiences across fine dining hotels, country clubs, and senior living facilities. Championed innovative culinary concepts that elevated menu quality and customer satisfaction. Oversaw high-volume food service operations while ensuring excellence in knife skills and food preparation. Fostered a culture of quality execution and effective training among staff members.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef Tournant

St Regis
Longboat Key, FL
06.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw kitchen operations for hot side and garde manger, ensuring quality and consistency in all culinary offerings.
  • Crafted and implemented seasonal menus utilizing local ingredients to elevate guest experiences.
  • Cultivated junior staff capabilities through targeted training and mentorship initiatives.

Lead Line Cook

Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay
Venice, FL
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising product quality or service times.
  • Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution.
  • Worked with other members of the kitchen staff to ensure efficient service.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers to ensure timely delivery of orders.
  • Prepared Dinner service for 150 residents

Sous Chef

81 Oaks Senior Living
Sarasota, FL
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Maintained high levels of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen environment.
  • Performed prep work such as chopping vegetables or marinating meats prior to service hours.
  • Labeled and stored raw food ingredients in appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, or freezer.
  • Maintained temperature and food logs

Sous Chef

Angels Senior Living
Sarasota, FL
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in the development of menus and weekly ordering, and inventory management.
  • Regularly interacted with residents to obtain feedback on product quality and to hear suggestions.
  • Provide, develop, train and maintain a professional workforce.
  • Helped reduce the food costs more than any other location in Florida.
  • Excellent management skills in the areas of food production, quality and safety.

Sous Chef

Plymouth Harbour
Sarasota, FL
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Helped manage and oversee 4 different kitchens on a Senior Living property, including Independent Living, Assisted Living/Rehab Center and Memory Car.
  • Assisted in the development of menus for the Independent living kitchen as well as daily lunch and dinner specials.
  • Helped oversee and train 20 employees on proper food preparation techniques and sanitation guidelines.
  • Food expeditor for Independent kitchen doing 100-120 covers per night.

Sous Chef

DeSoto Beach Club
Sarasota, FL
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated with the Executive Chef to prepare meals, design menus, and manage food inventory for an Independent senior living facility for 90 people.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department regulations.
  • Assisted in the selection, training and evaluation of team members.

Banquet Supervisor

Garden Of The Gods Resort
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised food preparation and execution of banquets, weddings and other events.
  • Coordinated with Event organizers on menu selections to ensure the needs of the client.
  • Corroborated with Chefs to create holiday banquet menus.
  • Banquets as large as 400 people.
  • Helped the outlets in preparation, line work and expedition of food when banquets weren't busy.

Banquet Supervisor/Cook 1

The Ritz Carlton
Sarasota, FL
12.2017 - 04.2021
  • Supervised and trained banquet staff in proper food preparation, service and sanitation techniques.
  • Prepared and presented a variety of international dishes with a high degree of quality, taste and presentation.
  • Collaborated with the Banquet Chef to prepare and execute parties as large as 950 people plated and 750 buffet style.

Line Cook

The Oaks Country Club
Sarasota, FL
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Saute and Pantry stations.
  • Helped prepare and serve banquets in 3 dining rooms and 1 ballroom.
  • Served 650 people for Thanksgiving buffet and Togo meals for 175 people.

Line Cook

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
Longboat Key, FL
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Worked on Grill and Saute stations, as well as prep when needed.
  • Came up with a nightly special.
  • Upwards of $28,000 in revenue a night in the busy season.

Line Cook

Helmsley Sandcastle Resort
Lido Key, FL
10.2011 - 12.2013
  • Served up to 150 guests a night with a 3 person line.
  • Collaborated to write nightly specials.
  • Employee of the month July 2012.
  • Helped out with banquets.

Education

Computer Science

Montana State University
12-2005

Highschool -

Riverview Highschool
05-2003

Skills

Executed precise sous vide cooking techniques to enhance culinary offerings

Oversaw high-volume food service operations to ensure efficiency and quality

Oversaw cost management strategies to optimize budget allocation

Assisted in daily kitchen operations to maintain cleanliness and organization Supported team members in food preparation and service tasks Contributed to inventory management by tracking supplies and restocking as needed

Demonstrated exceptional knife skills to enhance culinary precision and efficiency

Assisted in executing plating techniques to enhance presentation quality Supported team members in maintaining consistency in plating standards Contributed to the overall efficiency of kitchen operations through effective plating practices

Assisted in developing training materials for new employees Supported onboarding processes to enhance employee integration Facilitated training sessions to improve team skills

Spearheaded recipe development initiatives to enhance culinary offerings

Assisted in food production processes to support team efficiency Collaborated with colleagues to maintain quality standards Contributed to inventory management to ensure adequate supplies

Assisted in creating diverse meal options to meet dietary needs Supported team in organizing weekly menus for efficient kitchen operations Collaborated with staff to ensure timely preparation of meals

Cultivated exceptional fine dining experiences through attentive service and culinary expertise

Assisted in meal preparation and ingredient organization Supported kitchen staff in maintaining cleanliness and order Contributed to menu planning by providing feedback on dishes

Executed diverse culinary techniques to create innovative dishes

Supported food safety initiatives by monitoring compliance with health regulations Assisted in training staff on proper food handling techniques Contributed to maintaining a clean and safe food preparation environment

Assisted in preparing meals for various events and gatherings Supported kitchen staff in maintaining cleanliness and organization Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service

Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of service and efficiency

Executed culinary operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation

Assisted in food preparation and service tasks to support team efficiency Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance customer experience Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service delivery

Assisted in food preparation and service to enhance customer satisfaction Supported team members in maintaining cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas Contributed to inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages

Leveraged advanced computer skills to enhance operational efficiency

Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration

Assisted in daily operations of restaurant to maintain service quality Supported team members in achieving customer satisfaction goals Contributed to inventory management and supply ordering processes

Directed team operations to enhance productivity and collaboration

Optimized scheduling and prioritization of tasks to enhance productivity

Executed cash handling procedures to ensure accurate financial transactions

Assisted guests with inquiries and requests to enhance their experience Supported team members in daily operations to maintain service standards Contributed to a positive atmosphere through friendly interactions with customers

Assisted customers with inquiries and issues to enhance satisfaction Provided support in resolving product-related concerns Facilitated communication between customers and service teams

Oversaw team operations and strategic initiatives to enhance productivity

Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in facilities Supported sanitation teams in daily operations to ensure compliance with health regulations Contributed to waste management efforts to promote a safe environment

Oversaw team operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity

Utilized Microsoft Office applications to assist in document creation and data organization Supported team members in preparing presentations and reports Maintained spreadsheets for tracking project progress

Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills to streamline project workflows

Certification

Driver's License

Timeline

Chef Tournant

St Regis
06.2025 - Current

Lead Line Cook

Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay
05.2024 - 02.2025

Sous Chef

81 Oaks Senior Living
09.2023 - 04.2024

Sous Chef

Angels Senior Living
05.2023 - 09.2023

Sous Chef

Plymouth Harbour
05.2022 - 05.2023

Sous Chef

DeSoto Beach Club
02.2022 - 05.2022

Banquet Supervisor

Garden Of The Gods Resort
06.2021 - 01.2022

Banquet Supervisor/Cook 1

The Ritz Carlton
12.2017 - 04.2021

Line Cook

The Oaks Country Club
08.2016 - 06.2017

Line Cook

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
10.2014 - 06.2016

Line Cook

Helmsley Sandcastle Resort
10.2011 - 12.2013

Computer Science

Montana State University

Highschool -

Riverview Highschool
Gregory Ruby