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Brandt Allaby

Calgary

Summary

Dynamic Head Chef with proven leadership at Veranda at The Stables, excelling in culinary operations management and recipe development. Achieved low staff turnover and maintained high sanitation standards. Expert in operational streamlining, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment while delivering elevated pub-food that consistently exceeded expectations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Veranda at The Stables
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Helped launch a new "collaborative taphouse" gastro-pub concept in the Currie Barracks, the first of it's kind.
  • Built two seasonal menus per year as to what would best be described as "elevated pub-food."
  • Built all systems from the ground up, implementing a paperless kitchen. Proficient in Google sheets.
  • In charge of all staffing and scheduling. Assembled a strong, talented team. Able to retain all core staff members. Low turnover rate. Great team morale.
  • Kitchen organization, cleanliness, and safety always maintained. Emphasis on food handling standards and sanitation in accordance with AHS.
  • Maintained labour and food cost within company structure, unique to it's own. Excelled in both.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Head Chef

The Bav + The Tav
03.2020 - 01.2023
  • Helped re-launch the rebranded "Bavarian Inn" with chef-wife Samantha Mehler, under the tutelage of former chef-owner, Charlie Holschuh.
  • Built, collaborated, and executed an innovative weekly feature menu, on top of a classic german menu. Emphasis on locally grown and sourced product.
  • Maintained high sanitization, and food safety standards in accordance with AHS.
  • Executed lunch and dinner services at a very high level in a smaller, more demanding environment.

Sous Chef

Barcelona Tavern
10.2014 - 12.2019
  • Helped open new Latin-inspired concept downown adjacent to "the CORE."
  • Hired as saucier. Moved through all prep and line stations to becoming a Sous Chef shortly thereafter.
  • As Sous Chef, in charge of staffing and scheduling. Emphasis on maintaining low labour and high productivity.
  • Helped open sister-company "Barcelona YYZ" in Toronto, Ont.
  • Excelled in teaching and training.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Chef De Partie

Candela Lounge
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.

Chef De Partie

Cibo
09.2012 - 03.2013
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.

Sous Chef

WEST Restaurant and Lounge
03.2010 - 08.2012
  • Hired on shortly after open at a new downtown, three-level, west coast inspired concept in the CORE downtown. Helped open Canada's largest rooftop patio there later that year.
  • Hired as a Line Cook, trained through all line and prep stations to becoming a Sous Chef several months afterwards.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Jr/Sr High School
Calgary, AB
01-2007

Timeline

Head Chef

Veranda at The Stables
01.2023 - 06.2025

Head Chef

The Bav + The Tav
03.2020 - 01.2023

Sous Chef

Barcelona Tavern
10.2014 - 12.2019

Chef De Partie

Candela Lounge
01.2013 - 09.2014

Chef De Partie

Cibo
09.2012 - 03.2013

Sous Chef

WEST Restaurant and Lounge
03.2010 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Jr/Sr High School

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