Ryne Kindle
Erie,PA
Summary
Professionally Taught Chef with 17+ years in the industry and over 4 years of management as experience. Coordinates, plans and supervises food production, plating and presentation to meet or exceed guest expectations and attract future business. Maintains thorough knowledge of catering and food profession to implement greater efficiencies and work habits of kitchen staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Chef
Lake Shore Country Club
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food.
- Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Monitored business volume forecast and planned manpower, productivity and costs accordingly.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
General Manager
Jersey Mike's Subs
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Hired and trained individuals age ranging 15-55
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Line Cook
Lake Shore Country Club
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cathedral Preparatory School
Erie, PA06.2009
Skills
- Quality Control
- Health Code Compliance
- Hot Table Management
- Assignment Delegation
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Management
- Quality Assurance
- Meal Preparation
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Creative Thinking
- Fine Dining
- Banquets and Catering
Timeline
Banquet Chef
Lake Shore Country Club
03.2022 - 07.2023
General Manager
Jersey Mike's Subs
03.2019 - 03.2022
Line Cook
Lake Shore Country Club
03.2015 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Cathedral Preparatory School
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