Zachariah Huneycutt
Grover Beach,CA
Summary
I am a business major with a love of all things food and drink. I am seeking to develop and perfect my cooking and customer service skills, bring my fairly extensive food and beverage, as well as my technical, cleaning, and maintenance knowledge and experience to the table, and grow personally and professionally doing what I love.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead/BBQ Pitmaster
SLO Ranch Market & Deli
San Luis Obispo, CA
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies to minimize shortages.
- Enforced safety standards and protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.
Line Cook & Prep Cook
503w
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workspace throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely service during high-volume hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and supplies.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
Line cook/Sales Associate/Bartender
The Dice Guys
Colorado Springs, Colorado
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Helping customers with transactions, answering game-related questions, and making espresso beverages and basic food items while operating the game storefront and doing prep work for the kitchen.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of ingredients and supplies.
- Packed and shipped online orders, as well as maintained back of house inventory systems for TCGplayer and Square storefronts.
Line Cook/Lead Prep Cook/Dish Support Lead
Blue Star Group
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Preparing food, taking orders, and ensuring prep for various kitchens was done for the following day, and ensuring that the dish pit was operating efficiently, and staff was properly directed on busy nights.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation practices throughout food preparation areas.
Tasting Room Associate
Royal Oaks Winery/Roblar Solvang, CA
Solvang, CA
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Pouring wine for customers, creating a fun and informative atmosphere, assisting them with any purchases they may make, and packaging and shipping Wine Club orders, in addition to cleaning and maintaining the overall appearance of the store.
Beertender & Barback
Naughty Oak Brewing Co., Orcutt/Santa Ynez, CA
Orcutt/Santa Ynez, CA
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Pouring beer for customers, cleaning tap lines, changing kegs, providing a fun and informative environment for customers.
- No longer in Business
Kitchen Utilities/Custodial Technician
Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA
Santa Ynez, CA
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Cleaning, maintaining, and performing basic repairs on a variety of kitchen and appliances, furniture and other features on the casino premises, in addition to cleaning and sanitizing prep surfaces and deep cleaning the kitchen floors and operating the recycling center (sorting and processing Recyclables)
Education
Associate of Science - Entrepreneurial Studies
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA12-2012
Skills
- Experienced prep and line cook in a variety of dining concepts and cuisines
- Obtained a certificate degree in entrepreneurship, and attended several leadership and management classes, along with practical management experience
- Cicerone certified beer tender and level 1 Sommelier
- ServSafe food manager certified
- Extensive knowledge of, and passion for, beer, wine, and food
- Deep cleaning of kitchens, dining rooms, restrooms, and basic appliance repair and maintenance
References
- GENEVIEVE MOYE, Supervisor, (719) 308-7429
- HEATHER, GAUT-STILLER, Supervisor, (805) 291-0473, Alma Rosa Winery
- MAURA, JACOBS, General Manager, (559) 904-2045, Royal Oaks Winery
- JENNIFER, BURNHAM, Manager, (805) 248-6592, Royal Oaks Winery
Timeline
Shift Lead/BBQ Pitmaster
SLO Ranch Market & Deli
09.2025 - 03.2026
Line Cook & Prep Cook
503w
01.2025 - 08.2025
Line cook/Sales Associate/Bartender
The Dice Guys
04.2024 - 08.2025
Line Cook/Lead Prep Cook/Dish Support Lead
Blue Star Group
02.2021 - 04.2024
Beertender & Barback
Naughty Oak Brewing Co., Orcutt/Santa Ynez, CA
07.2017 - 07.2018
Tasting Room Associate
Royal Oaks Winery/Roblar Solvang, CA
07.2015 - 08.2018
Kitchen Utilities/Custodial Technician
Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA
03.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Entrepreneurial Studies
Allan Hancock College