KYLE TRIANA
Cincinnati
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 18 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
The National Exemplar Restaurant
Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.
- Oversaw the execution of daily prep tasks ensuring timely completion while maintaining ingredient freshness.
- Mentored junior chefs and provided constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Organized special events and catering services, showcasing culinary expertise to a wider audience.
- Established strong relationships with local vendors, ensuring the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Sous Chef
Mt.Carmel Brewing Company
Cincinnati, OH
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Guided kitchen personnel in line cooking, food preparation and dish plating.
- Checked inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Assisted head chef in creating new dishes and menu items.
- Trained employees on proper sanitation techniques and cross-contamination prevention methods.
- Ensured compliance with all health codes and safety regulations while overseeing the cleanliness of the kitchen area.
- Checked quality of raw and cooked food products to meet standards.
- Prepared and cooked foods of all types for special guests or functions.
Kitchen Manager
Apple Spice Junction
Blue Ash, OH
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Trained new staff in kitchen operations, procedures and food prep standards.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills in managing the daily operations of a busy kitchen environment.
- Organized delivery routes for drivers in order to keep the delivery schedule on track.
- Assist lead baker with baking bread and occasionally pastry for events.
- Receiving as well as ordering products, as well as building relationships with vendors.
Lead Line Cook
Pig Candy BBQ
Cincinnati, OH
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Demonstrated expertise in a variety of cooking techniques, including grilling, baking, roasting, and sautéing.
- Trained new kitchen staff on the proper use of kitchen equipment and safety protocols.
- Maintained high standards for quality control and sanitation procedures.
- Performed kitchen maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment and restocking ingredients.
Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
Cincinnati, OH
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Displayed proficiency in using various kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers, ovens, grills and fryers.
- Utilized excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues in the kitchen staff team.
- Maintained an organized work area with cleanliness and sanitation as top priorities.
- Performed preventive maintenance to keep kitchen equipment operational.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff to assist with performing tasks properly.
- Prepared and served food according to recipes, meeting standards of quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Fork High School
Stuart, Florida06-2011
Skills
- Special event catering
- Recipe creation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Budgeting and cost control
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Hiring, training, and development
- Purchasing
- Vendor relations
Certification
Drivers License
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
The National Exemplar Restaurant
07.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Mt.Carmel Brewing Company
07.2023 - 06.2024
Kitchen Manager
Apple Spice Junction
05.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Line Cook
Pig Candy BBQ
09.2019 - 04.2021
Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
11.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
South Fork High School