Tyler Miller
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Chef with 12+ years running kitchens in fine dining, private club, and high-volume settings, now pursuing a transition into private/superyacht chef work. Comfortable with high-end presentation, small tight-knit teams, and consistent quality under pressure — running a country-club kitchen line translates directly to running a galley. Currently completing STCW Basic Safety Training and ENG1 maritime medical certification.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Mulholland
Calabasas, CA
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Managed daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service flow. for a high-end restaurant, maintaining consistency and quality under nightly service pressure.
- Supervised line cooks during dinner service, ensuring adherence to culinary standards and efficient workflow.
- Assisted executive chef with menu changes and daily specials
- Fostered teamwork among staff to create a positive work environment, enhancing collaboration and morale.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Lead Line Chef
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club
McKinney, TX
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Oversaw the kitchen line, coordinating prep and execution across multiple stations during high-volume service.
- Managed daily prep schedules to ensure all stations were ready ahead of service.
- Held execution and presentation to a high standard, maintaining consistent plate quality under pressure.
- Maintained rigorous mise en place standards as a core operating discipline.
Opening Manager
Pali's Pizza Cafe
McKinney, TX
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed opening shifts and day-to-day operations, including staffing, prep, and service flow.
- Trained new hires on the job and maintained consistent customer satisfaction standards.
- Managed inventory and vendor relations to keep the kitchen fully stocked and running smoothly.
Line Chef
Cowboys Club
Frisco, TX
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted the Executive Chef in training kitchen staff and inspecting food products for quality standards.
- Ensured proper receiving and storage of food products in compliance with health department regulations.
Line Cook
Chili's Bar & Grill
McKinney, TX
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Evaluated all prepared dishes for taste, color, texture, and presentation before service.
- Maintained a clean, safe kitchen environment in compliance with sanitation and food handling standards.
Deli Clerk / Food Service Team Member / Italian Line Kitchen Lead
Market Street
McKinney, TX
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Supported banquet and catered-event kitchen production; oversaw daily inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
Line Cook
Taco Bueno
Plano, TX
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Operated high-volume cooking and assembly equipment; prepared raw food materials and stocked supplies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Collin College
Frisco, TXSkills
- Kitchen Leadership: Kitchen management
- Shift & team leadership
- Staff training & recruiting
- Time management
- Culinary Skills: Knife skills (10 yrs)
- Menu planning
- Food preparation & production
- Baking
- Catering
- BOH & FOH operations
- Operations: Inventory control
- Purchasing
- P&L management
- POS systems
- Safety & Compliance: Food handling & safety
- Sanitation standards
- ServSafe certified
Certification
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification
- Texas Food Handler Certification (July 2020 – July 2023 — renewal recommended)
- STCW Basic Safety Training — in progress
- ENG1 Maritime Medical Certificate — in progress
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Mulholland
10.2023 - 11.2025
Lead Line Chef
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club
12.2021 - 11.2023
Opening Manager
Pali's Pizza Cafe
05.2021 - 12.2021
Line Chef
Cowboys Club
08.2018 - 05.2020
Line Cook
Chili's Bar & Grill
10.2014 - 09.2017
Deli Clerk / Food Service Team Member / Italian Line Kitchen Lead
Market Street
01.2008 - 12.2013
Line Cook
Taco Bueno
05.2005 - 08.2007
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Collin College