Tyler Keuler
Camden,ME
Summary
Versatile Professional Chef with a decade of experience in restaurant management, prep work, and hot line operations. Proven track record in creating innovative menu items and maintaining consistency. Known for a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and goal-driven approach. Eager to contribute culinary expertise and leadership skills to a dynamic team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Salt Wharf - Maines Best New Restaurant 2023
04.2023 - Current
- Contributed to The Salt Wharf's recognition as Maine's Best New Restaurant.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Played a pivotal role in the daily operations of the kitchen, managing extensive prep lists and ensuring timely preparation of ingredients and components for service.
- Demonstrated exceptional culinary skills and attention to detail while working on the line during service hours.
- Collaborated closely with the culinary team to maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
Head Chef
Bone Fish Grill
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Lead a team of 25 on-shift employees in an ultra-high volume establishment, ranking busiest location in the region
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained kitchen staff.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Maintained kitchen labor to hit company goals.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Education
Certificate - Full Stack Web Devlopment
University of Denver
Denver, CO07.2022
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Allentown, PA06.2011
Skills
- Servsafe Certified
- High-Volume Environments
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Forecasting and Planning
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Vendor Relationships
- Instruction and Delegation
- Waste Reduction
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Contamination Prevention
Professional References
Chris Pierce- Executive Chef and GM of Salt Wharf.
(720)-339-7779
Tom White - Sous Chef at Salt Wharf.
(808)-561-2840
Chi'anne Fox - Front of house manager for BoneFish Grill.
(484) 934-2557
Cory Bruder - Kitchen/front of house manager for BoneFish Grill.
(610) 573-8462
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Salt Wharf - Maines Best New Restaurant 2023
04.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Bone Fish Grill
01.2016 - 03.2022
Certificate - Full Stack Web Devlopment
University of Denver
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
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