Ralph Hartline
Concord,CA
Summary
Seasoned Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Chef's Touch Catering/Another Planet Entertainment, excelling in menu development and kitchen staff management. Demonstrated success in enhancing menu costing efficiency and fostering team productivity. Skilled in recipe creation and food plating, ensuring high-quality culinary experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chef's Touch Catering/Another Planet Entertainment
Martinez, CA
06.2009 - 12.2013
- Assisted catering owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Assisted in developing menus according to the seasonal availability of ingredients, as well as clients' and production companies' preferences.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Supervised back-of-house staff.
- Trained workers in food preparation and cleaning roles to facilitate catering operations.
Sous Chef
Contra Costa Country Club
Pleasant Hill, CA
05.2004 - 06.2009
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
Chef De Cuisine
Waterbarge Restaurant and Tavern
Vallejo, CA
06.1999 - 10.2003
- Tracked time sheets for employees ensure proper payment.
- Provided support during peak periods by working overtime hours as needed.
- Participated in regular meetings with colleagues.
- Developed creative ideas for special events.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing of dishes.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista High School
Danville, CA06-1982
Skills
- Menu development
- Scheduling
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Purchasing
- Recruitment
- Menu costing
- Food plating and presentation
- Recipe creation
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best in Restaurant Division at the New England Clam Chowder Cook-Off, Santa Cruz, 1994
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Chef's Touch Catering/Another Planet Entertainment
06.2009 - 12.2013
Sous Chef
Contra Costa Country Club
05.2004 - 06.2009
Chef De Cuisine
Waterbarge Restaurant and Tavern
06.1999 - 10.2003
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista High School
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