Kyle Kelly
Virginia Beach, VA *****
*************@*****.***
To obtain a position in the hospitality industry in which I can utilize and grow my culinary experiences. To also prove that loyalty, hard work ethic, and professionalism still exist. SKILL
• Excellent communication skills and delegates tasks well.
• Self-motivated worker who takes pride in detail-orientation and presentation of food.
• Proficient use of Point of Sales (POS) systems
• Flexible in a variety of restaurant environments.To show that all hope is not lost in what is know as ethics for working standads
Work Experience
Executive Chef/ Manager on Duty
Northwood Nooksack Casino
January 2019 to November 2020
* Responsible for inventory, plate cost, food ordering
* Daily execution of prepping, cooking food items to specs, and running the buffets (batch cooking)
* Delegating tasks to ensure sanitation, cleanliness, and overall preventative maintenance for the BOH
* Adapted to the pandemic and have risen above(ensuring that the operation is continuing to run through these unprecedented times)
* Accomplished bringing more guests back by creating and overseeing daily specials
* Keep food cost n a better standard than they have ever had by leading through example and dealing with purveyors to meet the need of the casino
Executive Chef
The Vault Wine Bar
March 2018 to September 2018
* Monthly wine dinners
* Working the line to ensure quality
* In charge of seasonal menu changes as wells daily additions HCA(Home Caregiver Aide)
The Bellingham at Orchard
April 2016 to December 2016
• Assist residents with ADL's
• Ensure proper cleaning of residents
• Complete rounds to company standards
Lead Line Cook
The Chrysalis Inn and Spa
June 2015 to April 2016
• All line setup and execution of food
• Daily creation of lunch specials
• Ensure proper sanitation procedures
• Proficient in grilling, sauteing, and frying of food to standards Executive Chef
Martini & Tapas
January 2012 to May 2012
Responsible for assembling kitchen all the way from painting the building to installing FRP, to assembly and setup of the line, as well as ordering all small wares and major equipment
• Menu creation and nightly additions as well as monthly wine dinners
• Weekly and Monthly inventory to ensure proper food cost and inventory is in line Jan2012-May2012 7 Martini & Tapas
Executive Chef
• Responsible for assembling kitchen all the way from painting the building to installing FRP, to assembly and set up of the line, as well as ordering all small wares and major equipment
• Menu creation and nightly additions as well as monthly wine dinners
• Weekly and Monthly inventory to ensure proper food cost and inventory is in line
• Responsible for ordering all food and scheduling staff to ensure proper labor and that all product on hand is to specification and stored properly
Executive Chef
The Norfolk Chop House
March 2011 to December 2011
• Responsible for assembling kitchen all the way from painting the building to installing FRP, to assembly and set up of the line, as well as ordering all small wares and major equipment
• Menu creation and nightly additions as well as monthly wine dinners
• Weekly and Monthly inventory to ensure proper food cost and inventory is in line
• Responsible for ordering all food and scheduling staff to ensure proper labor and that all product on hand is to specification and stored properly
Executive Chef
The Green Onion - Norfolk, VA
May 2008 to February 2011
• Delegated responsibilities to ensure food operations run smoothly.
• Responsible for creating and overseeing production of nightly additions.
• Responsible for food ordering and planned adequate food preparation for daily service.
• Responsible for daily sanitization and cleaning checklist to maintain standards.
• Supervise daily line up meeting to ensure staff is knowledgeable of daily menu.
• Maintained daily operations of preparation, taste, and presentation of highest quality. Education
High school diploma
Kempsville High School - Virginia Beach, VA
June 2000 to September 2016
Skills
• Culinary Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Caregiving
• Cooking
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation
• Employee Orientation
• POS
• Food Safety
• Restaurant Management
• Catering
• Banquet Experience
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Leadership
• Food Production
• Profit & Loss
• Supervising Experience
• Inventory Control
• Restaurant Experience
• Bartending
• English
• Food service
• Microsoft Office
• Human Resources
• Menu Planning
• Event Planning
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Food Handler Certification