William Robinson IV
Linden,VA
Summary
Results-driven Food Service Professional with expertise in restaurant operations and customer relations. Demonstrated skills in multitasking and team leadership enhance daily service and guest satisfaction. Proficient in menu planning, yield management, and standardized recipe execution, effectively training kitchen teams and managing vendor orders.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
Warrenton, Virginia
04.2026 - Current
- Welcomed guests and provided attentive service to enhance the dining experience.
- Delivered food and beverages while verifying order accuracy.
- Described menu items and specials to guide informed ordering decisions.
- Resolved guest concerns with calm, courteous communication to ensure satisfaction.
Kitchen Manager
TGI Fridays
Front Royal, Virginia
03.2018 - 04.2026
- Monitored inventory levels and placed ingredient orders to ensure timely availability of ingredients for service.
- Applied sanitation procedures and food safety standards across kitchen areas.
- Trained cooks on recipes, portions, and station duties.
- Developed kitchen schedules to optimize service coverage and meet labor requirements.
- Supported TGI Fridays kitchen operations and team workflow.
- Prepared food and arranged plates to meet guest expectations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Oversaw bar operations, including cocktail development, menu updates, and inventory control, while maintaining compliance and fostering positive customer relationships.
Banquet Chef
Airlie Conference Center
Warrenton, Virginia
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared banquet menus for conference center events and catered dining service.
- Coordinated banquet kitchen workflow, aligning catering staff with event schedules.
- Trained kitchen team on plating standards, sanitation, and service readiness.
- Monitored and ensured food quality during banquets and receptions at Airlie Conference Center.
- Set up buffets, carving stations, and plated meal presentations.
- Adjusted recipes to accommodate guest dietary needs and special event requests.
- Kept kitchen spaces, equipment, and food safety procedures clean.
- Directed banquet menu preparation for conference center events and catered dining service.
- Led kitchen team training on plating standards, sanitation, and service readiness.
- Oversaw food quality during Airlie Conference Center banquets and receptions.
- Managed buffet setups, carving stations, and plated meal presentations.
- Adapted recipes for guest dietary needs and special event requests.
- Maintained kitchen spaces, equipment, and food safety procedures.
- Developed banquet menus for diverse events supported conference center events and catered dining service.
- Smooth banquet kitchen coordination kept catering staff aligned with event timelines.
- Consistent plating standards, sanitation, and service readiness followed kitchen team training.
- High food quality supported banquet and reception service at Airlie Conference Center.
- Addressed dietary needs of guests through recipe modifications and special event requests shaped recipe adjustments.
Executive Chef
Pavemint Taphouse
Front Royal, Virginia
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Built seasonal menus with pub fare and beer-friendly specials.
- Coordinated kitchen staff scheduling, training, and daily station setup to optimize workflow.
- Maintained food safety standards and sanitation routines across prep areas.
- Handled vendor orders, product selection, and ingredient quality checks.
- Monitored inventory levels and implemented storage practices and waste reduction tasks to maintain adequate stock.
- Followed standardized recipes and plating for consistent service presentation.
- Worked with front-of-house team on chef specials and event menus.
- Supported kitchen operations at Pavemint Taphouse, keeping service aligned with taproom pace.
- Promoted kitchen safety practices and supported safe work habits to maintain a secure working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren County High School
Front Royal, VA05-2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Portion control
- Drink presentation
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Vendor management
- Team leadership
- Portion control and multitasking
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Yield management
- Meat fabrication
Certification
- Food Handling Certificate
Timeline
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
04.2026 - Current
Kitchen Manager
TGI Fridays
03.2018 - 04.2026
Banquet Chef
Airlie Conference Center
01.2017 - 03.2018
Executive Chef
Pavemint Taphouse
08.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Warren County High School