Patrick Lindsay
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a new CIA graduate with a strong commitment to sustainable cooking and culinary arts. I am looking for an environment where I can contribute my energy while learning the operational side of the industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOH/BOH Team Member
Savor
San Antonio, Texas
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated hotline for refined tasting menus and developed seasonal specials, enhancing guest experience through advanced technical skills.
- Experienced a full spectrum of hospitality roles, including Host, Server, Bartender, and Expo, in a high-pressure fine dining environment.
- Trained incoming staff on station protocols, high-pressure line execution, and CIA service standards.
- Achieved and maintained a consistent 5-star OpenTable guest rating throughout tenure.
Line Cook
Ostia
Houston, Texas
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Executed high-volume service (250+ covers) across Garde Manger, Fryer, and Grill stations, ensuring technical consistency in a fast-paced, seasonal bistro environment.
- Developed versatility through cross-training on the grill and pasta line sections, including refined brunch services.
- Executed detailed prep for seasonal menus, including scratch-made sauces and artisanal mise-en-place.
- Contributed to house-made pasta and specialty dough programs, including focaccia and long-fermentation pizza
doughs.
Prep Cook
Masraff's
Houston, Texas
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Established foundational skills in a historic fine-dining setting, executing BOH prep across savory and pastry
departments. - Supported high-end service on the dessert station and sauté line, maintaining quality in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in the execution of large-scale catering events. including weddings, fundraisers, etc.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
San Antonio, TX04-2026
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Event catering
- Hospitality
- Training personnel
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, National Restaurant Association Certification Foundation, NRAEF, October 2024
Accomplishments
- People's Choice Award: Trinity x CIA Entrepreneurial Bootcamp – ‘Loco Flamma’ (2026)
Timeline
FOH/BOH Team Member
Savor
01.2026 - 04.2026
Line Cook
Ostia
04.2025 - 08.2025
Prep Cook
Masraff's
06.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America