ETHAN HUNT
Vancouver ,Canada
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a private chef and line cook, supervisor, excelling in menu development and ingredient sourcing. Proven leadership skills and exceptional knife skills drive high-quality dining experiences. Passionate about creating innovative dishes while ensuring safety and compliance in fast-paced environments. Committed to exceeding client expectations through originality and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The dime
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2024 - Current
- Mixed and crafted cocktails to meet customer preferences and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area throughout shifts.
- Managed inventory and restocked supplies to ensure smooth operations.
- Trained new staff on bartending techniques and customer service protocols.
- Operated cash register and processed payments accurately and efficiently.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Private Chef
PVT
Edmonton , AB
01.2021 - Current
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Sourced high-quality ingredients from local markets and suppliers.
- Prepared gourmet dishes for private events, ensuring high culinary standards.
- Managed kitchen operations, including inventory control and sanitation practices.
- Developed seasonal menus to enhance client dining experiences and variety.
Chef
Fu`s repair shop
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared a variety of traditional and contemporary dim sum dishes with precision and care.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance customer dining experiences.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Gardening
ACMPR CANNABIS GROWER
Edmonton, Alberta
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Throughout my years of cooking and after
- Attended conferences related to horticulture topics such as sustainable gardening practices.
- Provided guidance on best practices for organic gardening techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting.
1 of 2 line cooks
REVEL
Edmonton, Alberta
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Contributed to the development of a contemporary fine dining menu
- Produced visually pleasing dishes by using premium ingredients
- Grew certain fresh ingredients to be used in dishes
- Performed in a confined space which helped to develop true flow in the kitchen.
- Developed and put to use my expressive pallet by combining and elevating unique ingredients.
- Multitasked cooking and cleaning with low kitchen staff, in order to keep a sanitary station during busy dining hours.
- Executed hand to table and chefs table interactions followed by appealing and informative dish descriptions.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and special dishes.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, discarding expired items as needed.
Line Cook, Shift leader
Earls
Saint Albert, Alberta
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Trained in and executed tasks within every station
- Acted as a strong shift leader for all line cooks, which led me to be transferred between all Edmonton locations to provide my kitchen management expertise.
- Gained a variety of different cooking techniques from many different chefs
- Developed a sense of 'fast food' versus fine dining experience
- Worked with a broad range of ingredients and kitchen supplies.
- Followed recipes and portion guidelines to deliver consistent food quality.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and proper cooking techniques effectively.
SPEEDYS BURRITOS
Edmonton, Alberta
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in opening a pop up style restaurant
- Adapted to quick menu changes and new weekly features
- Shopped for fresh daily menu ingredients
- Kept track of the spending and sales ratio
- Worked with a lower budget while maintaining strong customer satisfaction and steady profits
Education
Diploma -
Bellerose High School
ST. ALBERT, ALBERTA06.2016
Skills
- Self Motivated
- Strong leadership
- Expert knowledge of kitchen tools
- Able to complete tasks thoroughly when under pressure
- Exceptional knife skills
- Menu molding
- Materials and ingredient transport
- Experience dealing with high profile clients
- Safety and compliance
- Time management
- Providing commercial and fine dining experience
- Menu development
- Food safety practices
- Culinary presentation
- Ingredient sourcing
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- International cuisine
- Originality
Hobbies and Interests
Experimenting with both eccentric and classic flavors, with focus on the increasing interest of plant based dishes, as well as the classics.
Timeline
Bartender
The dime
04.2024 - Current
Chef
Fu`s repair shop
04.2021 - 06.2022
Private Chef
PVT
01.2021 - Current
1 of 2 line cooks
REVEL
12.2019 - 03.2021
Gardening
ACMPR CANNABIS GROWER
03.2019 - 01.2022
SPEEDYS BURRITOS
03.2019 - 08.2019
Line Cook, Shift leader
Earls
05.2014 - 12.2019
Diploma -
Bellerose High School