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Christopher Eynon

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Dynamic Executive Sous Chef with a proven track record at Red The Steakhouse, excelling in menu development and team leadership. Highly efficient in cost control and vendor management, I drive culinary innovation while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment. Committed to maintaining food safety standards and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food presentation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Red The Steakhouse, Moxie The Restaurant
Cleveland, OH
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed creative dishes that showcased seasonal ingredients while adhering to company standards.
  • Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members and provided guidance as needed.
  • Cultivated relationships with vendors to secure cost-effective ingredients for recipes.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Executive Chef

Cibreo/ City Club of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff regarding reservations and table management.
  • Supervised dramatic changes to kitchens, adhered to health department standards and handled customer requests for healthier food options.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
  • Analyzed financial statements such as income statements and balance sheets to determine budget needs.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.

Sous Chef

Butcher And The Brewer. A Cleveland Brewing Company Restaurant
Cleveland, OH
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
  • Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Food presentation
  • Cost control
  • Vendor management
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Culinary techniques
  • Team leadership
  • Recipe testing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Red The Steakhouse, Moxie The Restaurant
06.2024 - Current

Executive Chef

Cibreo/ City Club of Cleveland
04.2023 - 06.2024

Sous Chef

Butcher And The Brewer. A Cleveland Brewing Company Restaurant
01.2020 - 04.2021
Christopher Eynon