Brandon Carr
Kingston,ON
Summary
Dynamic Chef De Cuisine with a proven track record at Cassette also Social, specializing in menu development and team management. Expert in seafood preparation and kitchen sanitation, I have successfully crafted seasonal menus that garnered rave reviews, while fostering strong supplier relationships to enhance ingredient quality and reduce costs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Cassette
Ottawa, ON
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Implemented safety and sanitation protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented creative daily specials to showcase unique ingredients or techniques while maintaining consistent customer favorites.
- Regularly reviewed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement or adjustments to menu offerings based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Developed seasonal menus with a focus on sustainability and supporting local farmers, resulting in rave reviews from guests and critics alike.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Chef De Cuisine
Social
Ottawa, ON
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Led kitchen team in preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance flavor profiles.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Social.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Chef De Partie
Albion Rooms
Ottawa, ON
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted in preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes for service.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Created and ran a Charcuterie program for, curing, pickling, smoking and preserving.
Skills
- Seafood preparation
- Plating techniques
- Vegetable cookery
- Leadership qualities
- Team management
- Kitchen sanitation
- Butchery skills
- Grilling techniques
- Menu development
- Fine-dining expertise
- Recipe creation
- Purchasing
- Cost management
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Cassette
06.2025 - 11.2025
Chef De Cuisine
Social
07.2019 - 10.2023
Chef De Partie
Albion Rooms
04.2017 - 06.2019