Sydney Richards
Inlet,NY
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Unit Executive Chef
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides/Tsaina Lodge
Valdez, AK
2024 - Current
- Created and designed menus while managing food costs and ensuring compliance with quality, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Oversaw business operations, including inventory control and customer service, to maintain optimal restaurant performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through targeted training, disciplinary measures, and performance evaluations to enhance team skills and cohesion.
Executive Private Chef
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
Valdez, AK
2024 - Current
- Crafted customized menus to align with clients' dietary preferences and event themes, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Oversaw comprehensive meal preparation, including planning, shopping, cooking, plating, and presentation.
- Received consistently positive client feedback on food quality, presentation, and overall dining experience, demonstrating commitment to excellence.
Executive Chef
Great Camp Sagamore
Raquette Lake, NY
2023 - Current
- Developed innovative menus while controlling food costs and overseeing quality and sanitation processes.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by designing diverse menus catering to various dietary requirements.
- Enhanced kitchen staff capabilities through training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
Seasonal Line Cook
Snake River Sporting Club
Jackson, WY
2023 - 2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Lead Line Cook
Primo Italian Restaurant
2021 - 2023
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Executed multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy to enhance customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
White's Jr/Sr High School
Wabash, INSkills
- Nutrition and dietary expertise
- Cost control and budgeting
- Sales and customer service
- Event catering and management
- Shift and team leadership
- Restaurant operations experience
- Resort and hotel operations
- Creative problem-solving
- Private chef services
- Menu planning and development
- Food safety standards
- Culinary innovation
Certification
• Food Safety Certification
• Food Handler Certification
• ServSafe
• Food Handler Certification
• ServSafe
Timeline
Multi-Unit Executive Chef
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides/Tsaina Lodge
2024 - Current
Executive Private Chef
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Great Camp Sagamore
2023 - Current
Seasonal Line Cook
Snake River Sporting Club
2023 - 2024
Lead Line Cook
Primo Italian Restaurant
2021 - 2023
High School Diploma -
White's Jr/Sr High School