Ryan Looney
McDonough,GA
Summary
Experienced Sous Chef with over 4 years of experience in restaurants. Excellent reputation for punctuality, fast learning, and intuitive problem solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Starshines Cafe And Patisserie
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Started as a server and quickly moved into the kitchen as a prep/pastry cook.
- Worked closely with Executive Chef and owner Bryan Thoman learning to run the kitchen and became responsible for daily operations of pastry and hot line.
- Promoted to Chef de Partie within 4 months of working as a cook.
- As Sous chef, oversaw the transition to a larger location, tripling capacity and staff.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed prep lists, line checks and inventory checks for each new menu.
- Gave input on food presentation, special menu items, and ways to improve quality and flavor.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Steward, Server, Cashier
Bonzu Steak And Sushi
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Started as a dishwasher and quickly moved up the ranks to become a server.
- During beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic stayed on to run all FOH takeout operations and controlled all guest interactions.
Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Inventory Management
- Restaurant Operation
- Line Inspection
- Staff Training
- Servsafe Certified
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Chef Assistance
Additional Information
Successfully wrote, planned and executed the hors d'oeuvre menu as the private chef for an exclusive event for ministry Influencer Cindy Trimm.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Starshines Cafe And Patisserie
06.2020 - 12.2022
Steward, Server, Cashier
Bonzu Steak And Sushi
11.2018 - 04.2020
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