Reuben Dickstein
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
I am a highly motivated chef looking to join an establishment that values local, seasonal ingredients and maintains the utmost standards of kitchen organization and cleanliness. A lifelong student of the game, I have been fortunate enough to work at a variety of excellent establishments in Pennsylvania, Oregon, and New Jersey, learning from a variety of talented chefs along the way. I am passionate about leading a positive and engaged team. My favorite aspect of restaurant management is helping team members become the best versions of themselves. Though my influences range widely, I specialize in farm to table cooking.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Chestnut Hill Brewing Company
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
- Tracked sales figures for each dish served in order to identify popular items.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Provided effective orientation and training to each new associate and developed ongoing training programs.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to improve existing recipes or create new ones.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Provided guidance and support for Sous Chefs during peak service hours.
Sous Chef
Volver
Philadelphia, PA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Proficiency at all stations
- Kitchen management and cleanliness
- Ordering and receiving
Sous Chef
The Love
Philadelphia, PA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Kitchen management and cleanliness
- Team Training
- Ordering and receiving
- Volume cooking
- Proficiency at all stations
Sous Chef
Beach Plum Farm
West Cape May, NJ
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Farming
- Proficiency at all stations
- Volume cooking
- Ordering and receiving
- Kitchen management and cleanliness
- Team training
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Sally
Philadelphia, PA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Volume cooking
- Proficiency at all stations
- Ordering and receiving
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
Sous Chef
The People’s Kitchen
Philadelphia, PA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Volume cooking
- Youth mentorship
- Kitchen management and cleanliness
- Team training
- Ordering and receiving
Sous Chef
Abe Fisher
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Proficiency at all stations
- Ordering and receiving
- Kitchen management and cleanliness
- Team training
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Line Cook
A Mano
Philadelphia, PA
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Proficiency at all stations
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
Line Cook
Marigold Kitchen
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Proficiency at all stations
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
Line Cook
Afuri
Portland, OR
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Ramen station
- Sauté station
- Prep station
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
Line Cook
Departure
Portland, OR
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Sauté station
- Wok station
- Grill station
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
Line Cook
Zahav
Philadelphia, PA
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Lamb station
- Grill station
- Hot and Cold Mezze station
- Salatim station
- Prep station
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
Line Cook
Amis Trattoria
Philadelphia, PA
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Sauté station
- Grill station
- Garde manger station
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
Line Cook
BurgerFi
Philadelphia, PA
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Grill station
- Fryer station
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
Education
Central High School
05.2012
Skills
- Motivational team management
- Positive and professional
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Pantry restocking
- Meat and fish butchery
- Forecasting and planning
- Team training
- Line Inspections
- Menu Planning
- Employee Scheduling
- Budgeting and cost control
- Recipes and menu planning
- Purchasing management
- Allergy awareness
- Process improvements
- Hiring, training, and development
- Inventory management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Proficiency with XtraChef
References
Jenny Kang; General Manager of Volver; 301-592-7574
Ben Miller; Director of The People’s Kitchen; 267-605-1966
Britnee Nelson; Sous Chef of The Love; 267-229-0905
Katie McWade; Market manager of Beach Plum Farm; 215-667-5633
Certification
ServSafe certified
Timeline
Executive Chef
Chestnut Hill Brewing Company
04.2024 - 02.2025
Sous Chef
Volver
04.2023 - 04.2024
Sous Chef
The Love
04.2022 - 04.2023
Sous Chef
Beach Plum Farm
06.2021 - 03.2022
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Sally
03.2021 - 06.2021
Sous Chef
The People’s Kitchen
03.2020 - 03.2021
Sous Chef
Abe Fisher
06.2019 - 03.2020
Line Cook
A Mano
10.2018 - 06.2019
Line Cook
Marigold Kitchen
06.2018 - 10.2018
Line Cook
Afuri
11.2017 - 06.2018
Line Cook
Departure
06.2017 - 11.2017
Line Cook
Zahav
04.2016 - 06.2017
Line Cook
Amis Trattoria
04.2015 - 04.2016
Line Cook
BurgerFi
08.2014 - 04.2015
Central High School
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