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Ian Stilborn

Oliver

Summary

Accomplished Executive Chef with a proven track record at Ward's Kitchen, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menus and strict adherence to food safety standards. Expert in kitchen management and cost control, with a strong work ethic and leadership skills. Achieved significant reductions in food waste, demonstrating effective inventory management and staff training.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Ward's Kitchen
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.

Executive Chef

Nk'Mip Cellars
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.

Executive Chef

See Ya Later Ranch - Arterra Wines
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.

Senoir Sous Chef

Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek
06.2018 - 02.2020
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Chef

Craft Kitchen
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Executive Chef

ATCO Frontec
03.2015 - 07.2016

In charge of running the catering program for a 600+ mining camp in the Yukon.

  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.

Sous Chef

Liquidity Wines
03.2013 - 01.2015

Sous chef for a fine dining winery restaurant.

  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Chef De Partie

Vista 18 - Chateau Victoria
01.2010 - 01.2013

Line Cook for Vista 18 at Chateau Victoria. Breakfast and Dinner services as well as working Clive's Classic Lounge.

Line Cook

The Bard & Banker
02.2008 - 03.2010

Short order lunch and dinner cook for a extremely busy pub

Education

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Camosun College
Victoria, BC
05-2013

No Degree - Multimedia Productions

Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
05-2005

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
05-2002

High School Diploma -

Brooks Composite High School
Brooks, AB
05-1997

Skills

  • Food safety/Food Safe Certified
  • Being a Leader/Effective Leadership Course Certificate
  • WSET 1 & 2
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • Strong work ethic
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Kitchen management
  • Safe food handling
  • WHMIS
  • First Aid
  • PADI Open Water Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Executive Chef

Nk'Mip Cellars
03.2021 - 04.2022

Executive Chef

Ward's Kitchen
01.2021 - Current

Executive Chef

See Ya Later Ranch - Arterra Wines
03.2020 - 03.2021

Senoir Sous Chef

Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek
06.2018 - 02.2020

Chef

Craft Kitchen
05.2017 - 05.2018

Executive Chef

ATCO Frontec
03.2015 - 07.2016

Sous Chef

Liquidity Wines
03.2013 - 01.2015

Chef De Partie

Vista 18 - Chateau Victoria
01.2010 - 01.2013

Line Cook

The Bard & Banker
02.2008 - 03.2010

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Camosun College

No Degree - Multimedia Productions

Lethbridge College

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Lethbridge College

High School Diploma -

Brooks Composite High School
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