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Riley Nevell

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Fine-dining culinary professional known for translating chef direction into clear daily practices. Bringing strength in training, station setup, recipe development, and inventory oversight, with a focus on helping kitchens improve consistency, control costs, and execute menu changes smoothly.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Juniper
Austin, TX
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Trained existing and new staff through complete menu changes, emphasizing station setup, execution, and consistency.
  • Transformed culinary direction into actionable daily practices for consistent team execution.
  • Assisted in menu changes, conducted recipe testing, and developed comprehensive recipe documentation.
  • Supported a new Executive Chef during training and operational takeover, including reorganization, menu development, and photo shoots.
  • Collaborated with Chef Junior Borges and Chef Kevin Nguyen in a fast-paced, high-level restaurant environment.

Tournant / Line Cook

Georgie by Curtis Stone
Dallas, TX
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Supported Executive Chef Christian Dortch and Chef RJ Yoakum to enhance dining experiences through quality food preparation. in a high-level fine-dining operation.
  • Operated all kitchen stations as tournant, ensuring efficient service flow and collaboration., supporting teammates and helping service run smoothly.
  • Monitored team needs during service to deliver food within 60 seconds while upholding quality standards.
  • Directed the inventory team and verified inventory to aid in food-cost control and ensure accurate supply management.
  • Built a detailed understanding of the consistency, organization, and communication required in a demanding kitchen.

Line Cook

Gulfstream | Hillstone Restaurant Group
Newport Beach, CA
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Coordinated daily operations to maintain high customer satisfaction in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Followed recipes and portion standards, controlled waste, and kept stations stocked and organized.
  • Prepared ingredients and organized workstations to ensure smooth service during peak hours.

Line Cook

Rock Creek Cattle Company
Deer Lodge, MT
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Prepared meats, poultry, and fish, ensuring portion control and maintaining high quality standards.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to enhance culinary skills and deepen operational knowledge.
  • Delivered attentive and engaging service to foster positive guest experiences.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fusion Academy
Huntington Beach, CA
01-2019

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Culinary Training
  • Cost control
  • Food-Cost Control
  • Inventory & Supply Management
  • Restaurant Operations
  • Operational support
  • Culinary collaboration
  • Fine-Dining Standards
  • Food Safety
  • Team training
  • Team Development
  • Culinary Documentation
  • Culinary Flexibility
  • Guest Experience Management
  • Hospitality awareness
  • Menu support

Certification

  • Managers Food Handler Certification

Timeline

Sous Chef

Juniper
09.2024 - 06.2025

Tournant / Line Cook

Georgie by Curtis Stone
10.2022 - 04.2024

Line Cook

Gulfstream | Hillstone Restaurant Group
10.2018 - 09.2019

Line Cook

Rock Creek Cattle Company
07.2018 - 09.2018

High School Diploma -

Fusion Academy
Riley Nevell