Andrew Shone
West Vancouver
Summary
A Sous Chef with a proven track record at Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour and The Village Taphouse, excelling in kitchen leadership in both large and small team settings. Expert in optimizing workflow and mentoring staff. Committed to fostering relationships and driving culinary excellence in a fast-paced store.
Experienced with high-volume sales and food preparation with advanced culinary techniques.
Efficient at kitchen management to ensure high standards as well as coordinating a team in this environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
03.2023 - Current
- Managed workflow, staffing levels and training during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively through ordering and prep pars, resulting in reduced food waste and efficient food cost.
- Mentoring junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance and development.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Worked with the Test kitchen Chef team to execute new menu roll outs efficiently and effectively.
Certified Trainer
Cactus Club Cafe Younge and Sheppard Centre
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with training new kitchen partners on prep and line stations.
- Supported the opening management team during the open.
Sous Chef
The Village Taphouse
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Started as a dishwasher in the summer of 2014.
- Built my core culinary and leadership competencies as a KP and Jr Sous Chef.
- Promoted to Sous chef in 2021.
- Worked through all sides of the business both days and nights.
- Assisted with food tastings for the King Taps brand with Chef Tyler O'Connor.
Education
Red Seal Chef - Culinary Arts
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC03-2024
High School Diploma -
Carson Graham Secondary
North Vancouver, BC06-2014
Skills
- Time Management
- Kitchen leadership
- Relationship building
- Mentoring and Development
- Detail-oriented
- Culinary Intuition
- Positive Attitude
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Interpersonal Communication
Language
English
Timeline
Certified Trainer
Cactus Club Cafe Younge and Sheppard Centre
07.2024 - 09.2024
Sous Chef
Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
03.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
The Village Taphouse
12.2021 - 03.2023
Red Seal Chef - Culinary Arts
Vancouver Community College
High School Diploma -
Carson Graham Secondary
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