Ryan Lukow
Alburtis ,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Savory Grille
04.2019 - Current
- Create daily menus with an emphasis on quality, seasonal and local ingredients
- Collaborate with owner/Executive Chef on the management of a 25 year established dining destination
- Conduct daily inventory while ensuring proper stock levels in order to maximize profitability
Executive Chef
The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Oversaw culinary operations of two dining venues while managing a kitchen staff of 14-20 employees
- Developed standardized recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to assure consistency and high quality standards
- Interviewed, selected, trained, supervised and counseled all kitchen employees
- Ensured high standards of sanitation were continuously exceeded through the scheduling of routine maintenance and cleaning
- Monitored food costs through strategic purchasing from multiple purveyors, regular inventory of all products and sales forecasting
Executive Chef
Northampton Country Club
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Served one year as Chef de Cuisine prior to being promoted to Executive Chef
- Directed culinary operations for membership dining services as well as banquet functions for up to 350 guests
- Collaborated with Food and Beverage team to ensure food production continually exceeded the expectations of both members and guests
Staffing Coordinator
Allied Personnel Services
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided exceptional staffing services for clients in the light industrial manufacturing and distribution industries
- Conducted weekly on-site orientation programs for client companies while regularly meeting with HR mangers to assess staffing needs
- Coordinated job postings and advertisements for maximum exposure and response rate.
Sous Chef
Apollo Grill
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Assisted in the management of daily kitchen operations through the coordination of production schedules and food ordering
- Collaborated with Executive Chef in the training of all kitchen personnel and ensured adherence to all established recipes
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior/ Psychology
Albright College
Reading, PASpecialized Diploma - Culinary Arts
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PASkills
- Motivational Team Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Records
- Organization and Prioritization
- Guest Satisfaction
- Vendor Relations
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
Timeline
Sous Chef
Savory Grille
04.2019 - Current
Executive Chef
The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar
07.2016 - 04.2019
Executive Chef
Northampton Country Club
06.2014 - 07.2016
Staffing Coordinator
Allied Personnel Services
05.2013 - 06.2014
Sous Chef
Apollo Grill
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior/ Psychology
Albright College
Specialized Diploma - Culinary Arts
Northampton Community College
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