Ryan Backus
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Professional Summary
Junior Hospitality Professional with a varied background of education and work experience. Adaptable and ready to perform at a high level in a new and challenging environment. Team-oriented and ready to be an efficient multi-tasker, and lead when necessary for the success of the operation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Salsa Brava Mexican Grill
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Prepped for, orchestrated, and executed a daily high volume dinner service of up to 500 covers.
- Cross trained on all line stations.
- Maintained teamwork and consistency through difficult rushes.
- Ensured consistent food quality, daily.
- Passed every plate through multiple eyes to ensure consistent portioning and plating, and adherence to special instructions.
Station Chef
Isles Yacht Club
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepped and operated the Garde Manger, Fry, sauté, and Dessert Stations throughout breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner service.
- Coordinated with Team members to deliver excellent service.
- Kept inventory of assigned stations.
- Created explorative and familiar, high-quality specials for assigned stations.
- Maintained rigorous food safety standards.
- Prepped and maintained buffets for Banquet Hall events.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Food Expeditor/Busser
Harpoon Harry's
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensured consistent ticket times throughout high-volume service of 300+ covers.
- Competently completed routine Expo and Busser responsibilities.
Education
OCP A - Culinary Arts
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte05.2024
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
Punta Gorda05.2024
Skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Verbal communication
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Sauce preparation
- Food science principles
- Time Management
- Culinary presentation skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Recipe preparation
Certification
- ServSafe Food-Place Manager Certification
- Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel certification
- CPR Certified - 2024
Timeline
Line Cook
Salsa Brava Mexican Grill
06.2025 - 10.2025
Station Chef
Isles Yacht Club
02.2024 - 05.2025
Food Expeditor/Busser
Harpoon Harry's
08.2023 - 12.2023
OCP A - Culinary Arts
Charlotte Technical College
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School