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Justin Lyon

San Diego,CA

Summary

High-performing Baker & Chef offering 25 years of restaurant, Bakery & private home experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for bringing out the best of people. Vast experience in all aspects of culinary arts and baking & pastry.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef/Culinary Director

Intrepid Studios
07.2022 - Current
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Oversee and design all bakery and pastry goods
  • Oversee and manage staff of 6
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for Company Cafe/Bakery.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Private Chef to CEO of company


Head Baker/Pastry Chef

Princi
04.2012 - 08.2016
  • Maintained kitchen hardware and repaired tools or ordered equipment.
  • Assisted with creating promotions to highlight bakery offerings and drive sales.
  • Hired team members to work on high-demand team of professionals.
  • Developed unique recipes and confections to set bakery apart from competition.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.

Private Chef/Baker

Emles Advisors
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.hen
  • Created bread and pastry program for each estate
  • Design commercial bakery inside 3000sq ft kitchens through out principals homes
  • Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Studied cultures and cuisines of various areas around world in effort to prepare authentic dishes.

Private Chef

Nicholas Holdings
02.2017 - 01.2019
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Provision for private jet

Head Baker

The Bread Peddler
01.2009 - 03.2011
  • Developed unique recipes and confections to set bakery apart from competition.
  • Assisted with creating promotions to highlight bakery offerings and drive sales.
  • Oversaw budgets and cost controls to maintain efficient operations.
  • Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.

Education

Baking And Pastry Arts

Ferrandi
Paris, France
06.2003

Skills

  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Menu Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Cost Control
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Private Chef/Culinary Director

Intrepid Studios
07.2022 - Current

Private Chef/Baker

Emles Advisors
01.2019 - 06.2022

Private Chef

Nicholas Holdings
02.2017 - 01.2019

Head Baker/Pastry Chef

Princi
04.2012 - 08.2016

Head Baker

The Bread Peddler
01.2009 - 03.2011

Baking And Pastry Arts

Ferrandi
Justin Lyon