Kyle Reynolds
Enterprise
Summary
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management, and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.
Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Expert professional experienced at overseeing and handling several of kitchen staff. Skilled at managing and guiding multiple simultaneous meal prep tasks. Diversely knowledgeable on all aspects of commercial kitchen operations.
Motivated professional dedicated to sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team leader passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Panther Logistics
Medina
08.2025 - Current
- Transported goods across long distances while adhering to safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize route efficiency and minimize delays.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service and vehicle maintenance records.
Local Delivery Driver
Ben E. Keith Foods
New Brockton
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered food products to local customers efficiently and safely.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with accuracy and care.
- Inspected deliveries for quality and compliance with company standards.
Souse Chef
Corks & Cattle
Enterprise
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated daily food preparation tasks.
- Developed and maintained seasonal menus in collaboration with head chef.
FOH Manager
Santa Fe Cattle Company
Enterprise
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared and cooked a variety of grilled meats to customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the grill area throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
Local Delivery Driver
SYSCO Food Services
Geneva
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Delivered food products to local customers efficiently and safely.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with accuracy and care.
- Inspected deliveries for quality and compliance with company standards.
Truck Driver Class A OTR
Prime Inc
Springfield
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivering freight to customers on time. Including trip planning, fueling, driving cross country, and securing loads.
- Operated Class A trucks to transport goods across various routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Communicated with dispatchers to coordinate delivery schedules and routes.
Executive Chef
Cork's & Cattle
Enterprise
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Managing the kitchen and overseeing daily task of employees.
- Create new menu items, order product, put away product, scheduling, inventory, meetings with customers for parties or private events, and maintaining a clean work space.
Souse Chef
The Rawls Restaurant
Enterprise
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated daily food preparation tasks.
- Developed and maintained seasonal menus in collaboration with head chef.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in kitchen operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for kitchen supplies as needed.
- Assisted in creating daily specials to enhance customer dining experience.
- Trained new kitchen employees on cooking techniques and equipment usage.
- Managed food plating and presentation to ensure appealing visual aesthetics.
Executive Chef
Frogz Restaurant
New Brockton
06.2008 - 06.2018
- Directed kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and presentation.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies to maintain optimal stock for menu items.
- Collaborated with staff to develop seasonal menus reflecting local ingredients and trends.
- Oversaw food safety compliance, maintaining sanitation standards across the workspace.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on culinary techniques and safety protocols.
- Innovated cooking techniques to enhance flavors while adhering to dietary restrictions.
- Engaged with vendors to negotiate pricing and source high-quality ingredients efficiently.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows to improve efficiency during peak service hours.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Education
High school diploma -
Enterprise High School
Enterprise, ALSkills
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Tractor-Trailer
- Freight Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Restaurant Management
- Tanker Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Management
- Load & Unload
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Experience
- Maintain inventory
- Food Cost
- Train New Employee
- Food/ Truck Orders
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Food and Beverage Management
- FOH and BOH management Experience
- Server experience
- ServSafe Certified
Certification
- CDL A
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Driver's License
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Panther Logistics
08.2025 - Current
Local Delivery Driver
Ben E. Keith Foods
04.2025 - 07.2025
Souse Chef
Corks & Cattle
02.2024 - 03.2025
FOH Manager
Santa Fe Cattle Company
11.2023 - 02.2024
Local Delivery Driver
SYSCO Food Services
05.2023 - 10.2023
Truck Driver Class A OTR
Prime Inc
02.2023 - 05.2023
Executive Chef
Cork's & Cattle
11.2018 - 07.2022
Souse Chef
The Rawls Restaurant
09.2018 - 11.2018
Executive Chef
Frogz Restaurant
06.2008 - 06.2018
High school diploma -
Enterprise High School