Lucas Macleod

Google Reviewes- 4.5 out of 5 stars

Westworld- Best Après-Ski Spots in Colorado

5280- Best Après-Ski in Colorado

• Assisted Chef with daily restaurant operations, assuming full responsibilities in their absence
• Ensured safe handling of food products, adhering to health codes and laws
• Coordinated product arrival and storage, completed daily production lists
• Contributed to innovative daily specials and actively participated on the service line
• Managed communication with management, handled daily inventory, and assisted with financial tasks
• Oversaw kitchen operations from opening to closing.
• Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
• Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.

• Working independently or in conjunction with other chefs to provide high-end private catering experiences
• Oversaw testing and execution of designs for menus and dishes of different regions foods
• Ensuring that prep is completed promptly and service is timely so that the event runs smoothly
• Conduct product acquisition for events through working with local farmers and other outside service providers.
• Developed creative menus for clients based on their dietary needs and preferences.
• Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.

• Followed winemaking SOP’s, ensuring consistent and high-quality wine production
• Conducted wine-related tasks, including equipment cleaning, pumping, running tests on wines, and barrel activities
• Provided exceptional customer service in the tasting room as a Wine Educator, and developed food and wine parings for various events
• Hosted engaging tasting experiences and conducted informative winery tours, promoted and sold AvinoDos wines, club memberships, and merchandise.

Tripadvisor 4.5 out of 5 stars

• Worked through all stations and would fill in as needed in, garde manger, fry, sauté, and grill
• Prepared food for service, cooked menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff to ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Effectively, responded to, or followed executive or sous chef’s instructions
• Assisted in creating specials and promoting various specialties items.

Yelp- 4.6 out of 5 stars

Wine Spectator’s 2021 Restaurant Awards

• Responsible for Garde Manger and pastry, ensuring that all Mise en Place was ready for service and presentation
• Maintained inventory, ensuring that all stocks were kept under optimum condition and quantity
• Collaborated with head chef Michelle Weave to create and implement new specials and weekly menu changes while taking into account seasonal availability of ingredients and customer volume
• Learned high volume fine dining with limited staff.
• Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.

Tripadvisor- 5 Stars

Charleston City Paper- Best Downtown Restaurant

Charleston Living Reader’s Choice- Best of the Best 2020 Awards

Low Country Cuisine Magazine- Golden Spoon Winners In The Tri-county Area

• Led a team of two employees as the station's team leader, orchestrating correct Mise en Place and ensuring impeccable service standards
• Oversaw precise preparation of raw seafood, salads, tartare, ceviche, and appetizers, while also exhibiting adeptness in crafting brunch items like pancakes, waffles, and pastries
• Enhanced operational efficiency by reconfiguring pantry layouts, fostering a more streamlined and effective workflow
• Collaborated closely with Head Chef Adams to participate in the selection and training of new pantry team members, contributing to the maintenance of high-quality standards within the culinary team.