Kirill Melchenko

• Station Setup for Shifts: Efficiently prepared station setups for shifts, ensuring that all necessary tools and ingredients were in place for smooth and effective kitchen operations.
• Local and Grilled Fish Preparation: Worked with local fish, skillfully grilling and preparing it alongside a variety of side dishes and sauces, showcasing expertise in seafood preparation and flavor development.
• Dish Plating and Service: Managed the plating and service of dishes, upholding high standards of quality and presentation to deliver a visually appealing and satisfying dining experience.
• Efficient Kitchen Operations: Maintained efficient kitchen operations, contributing to a collaborative team environment and ensuring that all tasks were completed in a timely and organized manner.

Five-Course Dinner Events: Designed and executed elegant five-course dinner events for guests, showcasing a talent for creating sophisticated and memorable dining experiences.

Locally-Sourced Ingredients: Emphasized the use of locally-sourced ingredients to enhance the freshness and flavor of dishes, supporting sustainable practices and regional producers.

Barbecue Specialties: Expertly prepared a variety of barbecue dishes, including brisket, pulled pork, and whole roasted pork, demonstrating a strong grasp of smoking and grilling techniques.

Farm Banquets and Weddings: Successfully organized and catered farm banquets and weddings for over 100 people, managing all aspects of the event to ensure high-quality food and seamless service.

Meat Preparation and Smoking: Skilled in making and smoking various meats, such as chicken, turkey, beef, and pork, with a focus on developing rich flavors and maintaining high standards of culinary craftsmanship.

Professional Responsibilities and Expertise

• Product Receiving and Preparation: Oversee the receiving of products, ensuring quality and freshness, followed by meticulous preparation to meet the kitchen's needs.
• Menu Development and Guest Customization: Collaborate on menu creation while accommodating special requests from guests, ensuring their unique preferences are fulfilled.
• Quality Control Support: Assist the Executive Chef in maintaining the highest standards of quality control across all dishes and kitchen operations.
• Banquet Menu Development: Contribute to the development and preparation of banquet menus, tailored for a variety of events, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
• Catering and Event Services: Provide exceptional service at banquets, holidays, and other special events, with a focus on personalized catering that aligns with the event's theme and guests' expectations.
• Fusion Cuisine Expertise: Work within a fusion cuisine environment, blending diverse culinary traditions to create innovative and exciting dishes.

Dish Control: Maintain strict oversight of dish preparation and presentation, ensuring that all dishes meet the highest standards of quality and consistency.

Shift and Schedule Management: Efficiently manage kitchen shifts and schedules, including training and supervising cooks to ensure smooth operations and adherence to culinary standards.

Business Lunch Creation: Design and implement business lunch menus, balancing efficiency and quality to meet the needs of corporate clients and their guests.

Events and Master Classes: Coordinate and execute culinary events, master classes, and presentations, showcasing expertise in food and wine pairings and enhancing the restaurant's reputation through engaging experiences.

Food and Wine Presentations: Conduct in-depth training on wine, including its pairing with various dishes, to elevate the dining experience and ensure that staff are knowledgeable in recommending and serving wine that complements the menu.

Comprehensive Wine Education: Facilitate wine education sessions, focusing on pairing techniques and enhancing guests' dining experiences through expert recommendations and presentations.

• Serving dishes, Receiving products, Preparation of meat and fish prep products, Training and recruitment

Management of Hot, Cold, Sweet, and Soup Worklines: Efficiently oversee all culinary worklists, including hot, cold, sweet, and soup sections, ensuring timely and high-quality preparation of a diverse range of dishes.

Preparation of Products for Shifts: Skillfully handle the preparation of products in advance of shifts, ensuring that all necessary ingredients and components are ready for seamless service.

Grill Operations: Expertly operate the grill, delivering dishes with optimal flavor and texture through precise cooking techniques and attention to detail.

Serving Dishes According to the Menu: Deliver dishes in accordance with menu specifications, maintaining high standards of presentation and taste.

Quality Control and Preparation: Responsible for ensuring the quality of all food preparations and the successful execution of dishes, adhering to strict culinary standards.

In-Depth Menu Knowledge and Dessert Creation: Acquired comprehensive knowledge of all menu items and developed expertise in creating a variety of desserts, contributing to a well-rounded and appealing menu.

Buffet Preparation for Large Groups: Successfully organized and prepared a buffet for 1,700 people during the Olympics, demonstrating exceptional skills in managing large-scale food service and ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.

Meat, Fish, and Vegetable Preparation: Expertly handled the preparation of meat, fish, and vegetables, focusing on meticulous preparation techniques and consistent quality to support both daily operations and large events.

Banquet Cooking for 1,000 Guests: Managed the cooking operations for a banquet hall serving approximately 1,000 people, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain quality and efficiency under high-pressure conditions.

A La Carte Service: Provided high-quality a la carte service, ensuring precise execution of individual orders and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction through attentive and skillful preparation.

Culinary Operations and Expertise

• Pizza Preparation and Crafting: Specialized in the art of pizza making, from dough preparation to the perfect bake, ensuring every pizza reflects authentic techniques and high-quality ingredients.
• Expertise with the Hosper Grill: Proficient in working with the Hosper grill, mastering the nuances of open-flame cooking to deliver dishes with distinctive flavors and textures.
• Shift Preparation and Product Readiness: Efficiently manage the preparation of products ahead of shifts, ensuring the kitchen is well-stocked and ready for seamless operations.
• Menu Development Contribution: Actively contribute to menu creation, bringing innovative ideas and ensuring that offerings are both diverse and aligned with the restaurant's culinary vision.