Kellen Rhoda
Incline Village
Summary
Dedicated sous chef and kitchen manager with 3 years of experience in high-volume restaurant environments, specializing in team leadership and food service management. Proven track record in menu planning, recipe development, and training kitchen staff, while managing a team of 15+ cooks. Successfully led kitchen operations during a major restaurant transition, enhancing menu offerings and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Alibi Aleworks
Incline Village
07.2019 - 09.2025
- Began working at Alibi Aleworks as a prep cook when they first opened in 2019. Had no prior kitchen experience and quickly worked my way up to a line cook after proving my ability to learn quickly and having a passion for cooking high quality and consistent food.
- Was then promoted to the sous' chef position around October of 2022 and worked in that position until September of 2025.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning, recipe development, and food preparation for a high-volume restaurant.
- Managed a team of around 15+ line cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh ingredients and maintain inventory levels, resulting in consistent availability of key ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Handled head chef duties and roles 2-3 days a week and sometimes more when the head chef was on vacation, including scheduling, inventory, ordering, managing, etc.
- Was sous chef when Alibi transitioned into being a pizza restaurant and was largely involved in training the staff, creating a new menu, and designing the new kitchen.
Ski Rental Technician
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Incline Village
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted customers in renting out the correct size boots and skis for a day on the mountain.
- Maintained boots and skis through waxing and cleaning.
Construction Assistant/Laborer
RJ Dotson Construction
Danville
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Performed general labor tasks including digging trenches, pouring concrete, and carrying heavy materials.
- Involved in demolition and reconstruction of homes.
Soccer Referee
Mustang soccer league
Walnut Creek
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills by making accurate calls on fouls, offsides, and other infractions.
- Managed game flow by maintaining control over player behavior and resolving conflicts in a calm and professional manner.
- Enforced rules and regulations of the game to ensure fair play and maintain a safe playing environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Environmental science and ecology
Sierra nevada college
Incline Village, NV09.2017
High school diploma -
San Ramon Valley High School
Danville, CA01.2013
Skills
- Sous, Banquet & Catering chef experience
- Leadership and team development
- Food preparation
- Budget management
- Food safety management
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen organization
- Customer service
- Vendor relationship management
- Knife skills
- Menu planning and creation
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Alibi Aleworks
07.2019 - 09.2025
Ski Rental Technician
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
12.2017 - 04.2018
Construction Assistant/Laborer
RJ Dotson Construction
06.2014 - 07.2017
Soccer Referee
Mustang soccer league
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor's degree - Environmental science and ecology
Sierra nevada college
High school diploma -
San Ramon Valley High School