Ryan Hickey
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate about bringing people together by providing memorable food experiences. Honed diverse culinary techniques over twenty years in leadership roles in Atlanta's high-pressure kitchens with the city's top chefs and restaurant groups. Proven track record of controlling cost while elevating standards of food quality, presentation, and safety, always with the focus on exceeding guest expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Event Chef
Legendary Events
12.2023 - Current
- Advanced to Lead Chef role for events including corporate, private dinners, social and charity gatherings, as well as a 280 guest wedding.
- Invited to join prep staff teaching cooks and assuring quality of food to meet the standards of Executive Chef.
- Assisted Sous Chefs with receiving, inventory, and production quantities to minimize waste and maximize probability.
Chef De Cuisine
The Marietta Local
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Continuously trained staff to improve quality of food, minimize waste, FOH/BOH communication resulting in achieving lowest food and labor cost since the restaurant's opening.
- Raised standards of sanitation and equipment maintenance , adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by optimizing kitchen work flow through cross training, adding an expeditor position improving communication resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
Caregiver
Barbara Hickey-Mother
06.2015 - 01.2022
- Solely responsible for ensuring 'Quality of Life' for mother diagnosed with ALS.
Sous Chef
Holeman & Finch Public House
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed new dishes with innovative techniques using locally sourced seasonal foods from over 30 local and regional purveyors.
- Oversaw ordering, receiving, inventory, and price points successfully meeting company targeted quarterly food cost of 30%.
- Coordinated daily with FOH managers and staff on market menu and points of service receiving great reviews from regulars noting smoother course progression and overall dinning experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
04-2003
- Awarded Winner of Portfolio Show Spring 2003
- Honors Graduate
- Advanced Concentration in Baking and Pastry
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication in Event Management
- Customer Relations to Exceed Expectations
- Creativity in Menu Development
- Cost Control/Purchasing
- Teaching/Training to Lead with Unyielding Standards
- Time/Detail Oriented
- Developing Kitchen Systems to Ensure Productivity/Food Safety
- Adaptability in Problem Solving
Certification
- Manage First Professional Credential. Cost Control and Purchasing - National Restaurant Association. 2001
- Manage First Professional Credential. Management Supervision - National Restaurant Association. 2001
- Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC) – American Culinary Federation. 2003
- ServeSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association. 2023
Timeline
Event Chef - Legendary Events
12.2023 - Current
Chef De Cuisine - The Marietta Local
06.2023 - 01.2024
Caregiver - Barbara Hickey-Mother
06.2015 - 01.2022
Sous Chef - Holeman & Finch Public House
07.2014 - 06.2015
Art Institute of Atlanta - Associate of Arts, Culinary Arts
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