Tyler Addison Craig
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional dedicated to upholding the highest standards and consistently delivering exceptional results. Extensive experience in kitchen management is utilized to cultivate a collaborative and efficient team environment that drives success. Renowned for adaptability and reliability, with a strong emphasis on culinary creativity and leadership skills that inspire and elevate team performance. A passion for innovation in the kitchen ensures the creation of memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Oak Street Inn & Lounge
Cottleville, MO
06.2024 - 06.2026
- Menu Creation/Execution (Seasonally)
- Inventory/Ordering
- Running and Operating Multiple Outlets (Upscale Restaurant, Sushi Kitchen, Hotel, Rooftop Patio, Catering, Off Site Catering Venue)
- Scheduling/Hiring/Firing
- Running/Operating Catering Program
- FOH Management
Sous Chef
Hollywood St. Louis Casino & Hotel
Maryland Heights, MO
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed BOH Functions
- Menu Creation/Execution
- Inventory/Ordering
- Running and Operating Multiple Outlets (Multiple Restaurants)
- Banquets/Concert Catering
Kitchen Coordinator/Sous Chef
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Richmond Heights, MO
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Managed BOH Functions
- Inventory/Ordering
Floor Manager
Mission Taco Joint
St. Charles, MO
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed FOH & FOH Staff
- Closed down most nights/Closed Accounts
Line Cook
The Brass Rail
O'Fallon, MO
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Cooked all stations
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Llywelyns Pub
St. Peters, St. Charles, O'Fallon, MO
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Was in charge of all BOH Functions
- Managed multiple stores (3 Stores At Once)
Chef/Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Lucky’s Restaurant & Lounge
St. Peters, MO
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Was in charge of all BOH Functions
- Helped Manage BOH
Cook II/Banquets/Catering
Ameristar Casino
St. Charles, MO
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Was in charge of prepping and preparing Banquets
- Serving Banquets
Sous Chef
The Boathouse
St. Charles, MO
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisting the Chef with all BOH Functions
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell Central
Cottleville, MO01.2010
No Degree -
St. Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO01.2016
High School Diploma -
First Colonial High School
Virginia Beach, VA01.2011
Skills
- Following & Enforcing Recipes and Standards
- Enforcing Kitchen Cleaning Standards
- BOH Management
- FOH Management
- Opening Restaurants From Conception
- Hiring/Firing
- Training
- Scheduling
- Keeping Food Cost 20% Or Lower
- Managing Waste
- Inventory/Maximizing Organization
- Ordering
- Word/Doc
- Excel/Sheets
- Powerpoint/Slides
Staff Retention
Budgeting/Maintaining Food Inventory
Microsoft/Google
- Full Creation Of Menus
- Costing Out
- Building/Executing
- Working With Local Vendors
- Butchery (Steaks & Chicken)
- Fish (Full Breakdown)
- Sushi/Sashmi
- Italian/Mediterranean
- French
- Sushi
- Hispanic/Spanish
- American (BBQ/Steakhouse)
- Understanding/Operating Of All FOH & BOH Functions
Menu Creation
Knife Skills
Dining/Fine Dining
Toast POS
Certification
Serve Safe Managment/BOH
Timeline
Head Chef
Oak Street Inn & Lounge
06.2024 - 06.2026
Sous Chef
Hollywood St. Louis Casino & Hotel
08.2022 - 03.2024
Kitchen Coordinator/Sous Chef
Maggiano’s Little Italy
03.2020 - 04.2020
Floor Manager
Mission Taco Joint
11.2019 - 02.2020
Line Cook
The Brass Rail
06.2019 - 08.2019
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Llywelyns Pub
12.2016 - 05.2019
Cook II/Banquets/Catering
Ameristar Casino
08.2016 - 10.2016
Sous Chef
The Boathouse
04.2016 - 08.2016
Chef/Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Lucky’s Restaurant & Lounge
09.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell Central
No Degree -
St. Charles Community College
High School Diploma -
First Colonial High School