Robert Livingston
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Hilton Double Tree
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in service or product quality.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Sous Chef
Lips Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Promise Academy of Robert Vaux High School
Philadelphia, PA06-2011
Skills
- Station oversight
- Dish preparation
- Plating
- Wine expertise
- Sanitation procedures
- Sauce preparation
- Performance improvement
- Foodservice
- Order delivery practices
- Verbal and written communication
- Menu development
- Recipes and menu planning
- Kitchen leadership
- Customer service
Certification
- Safe Serv 2025
- Liquor Certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
Hilton Double Tree
09.2022 - 01.2025
Sous Chef
Lips Atlanta
02.2021 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Promise Academy of Robert Vaux High School
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