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Ralph Robinette

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 25+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Jacksons Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.

Executive Chef

Big Whiskeys American Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.

Culinary Manager

Timbers Bar& Grill
Las Vegas, NV
11.2016 - 07.2018
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.

Kitchen Manager

Courthouse Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
02.2015 - 11.2016
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Kitchen Manager

Rockys Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
03.2008 - 02.2015
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Education

High School Diploma -

Niceville Senior High School
Niceville, FL
05.1989

Skills

  • Equipment Purchasing
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Scheduling Equipment Repairs
  • Quality Control and Oversight

Timeline

Chef

Jacksons Bar & Grill
09.2019 - 07.2022

Executive Chef

Big Whiskeys American Restaurant
01.2019 - 05.2019

Culinary Manager

Timbers Bar& Grill
11.2016 - 07.2018

Kitchen Manager

Courthouse Bar & Grill
02.2015 - 11.2016

Kitchen Manager

Rockys Bar & Grill
03.2008 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Niceville Senior High School
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