Juan Ramos
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Ruth Chris Steakhouse, excelling in fast-paced environments. Known for exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills, I bring expertise in grill and line cooking, ensuring high-quality dishes. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding customer service while managing large-scale prep efficiently.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Ruth's Streakhouse
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Pasadena, CA
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Manolia's Restaurant Grill
Manolia's Restaurant Grill
Pasadena, CA
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Cooking Proteins to proper temperature
- Cook seafood and chicken
- Fast paced Restaurant environment
Ysabel Grill
Ysabel Grill
West Hollywood, CA
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked in a fast pace environment covering 500 reservations
- Pastry Station: Butcher Hamachi, Modern plating skills, Basic baking and pastry prep, Ice cream bases, creme brule base etc.
- Garde Manager Station: Charcuterie, Salads, prep dressings from scratch, prep vinaigrettes
- Fry Station: Fry appetizers, and entrees, clean fryer
- Pasta Station: cook pastas, Make sauces, prep herbs for pastas, make basic semonlina, spaghetti, laminated pasta, inventory for station
- Fish Station: Clean scallops, cook fish, cook muscles
- Grill: Work with expensive proteins such as tomahawks, filet mignon, wagyu
Laurel Hardware
Laurel Hardware
West Hollywood, CA
2025 - Current
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Prep, Dressing, Blanch Vegetables, Bread Proteins
- Make sure the restaurant is fully packed before service
- Prep for about 300-400 covers on a daily basis. High quality prep
Education
No Degree -
Premier Food Safety
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Bi-lingual
- Grill
- Brunch (Garde Manager, Saute)
- Line Cook,Hot line, pasta station, Fryer
- Prep in large quantities in a timely manner, Excellent Knife Skills
Timeline
Ruth's Streakhouse
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Manolia's Restaurant Grill
Manolia's Restaurant Grill
Ysabel Grill
Ysabel Grill
Laurel Hardware
Laurel Hardware
2025 - Current
No Degree -
Premier Food Safety