Ryan Joseph De Alwis
Cochrane,AB
Summary
Seasoned, passionate Chef with experience in luxury dining and elevated comfort foods, menu creation, onsite catering, meal planning and nutrition. Diverse culinary skills paired with a creative approach and over 25 years of experience working in the hospitality industry. I have a creative and curious approach to culinary arts, I love to eat and have an intimate relationship with food.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Chef
AM Group
Canmore, Alberta
01.2023 - Current
- In-house Private Chef for residence in Silvertip Heights
- Menu curating based on guest preferences
- Prepping and cooking in residence
- Create culinary experiences for guests
- Clean-up and event co-ordination with home owners
Head Chef
Alpine Club of Canada
Canmore, Alberta
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Trained kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Plated service for 20+ guests daily
- Co-ordinated food ordering and budgets
- Guided relief and prep chefs
- Daily menu creation based on dietary preferences
Executive Chef
Big 9 Outfitters
, B.C.
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Oversee and manage all food related services
- Cooking meals for hunters, guests and staff
- Butchering and preparing wild game
- Daily baked goods (breads, cakes, cookies, pizza dough)
- General upkeep of kitchen and equipment
- Food ordering and provisioning
- Meal planning for remote hunts
Backcountry Chef
Mallard Mountain Lodge
Valemount, B.C.
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Menu development and provisioning
- Grocery shopping and transport of ingredients
- Packing helicopter for week-long adventures
- Daily baked goods for breakfast and ski excursions
- Cooking meals for guests and staff
- General upkeep of kitchen, washing dishes
Personal Chef
Avni Soma
Canmore, AB
09.2017 - 11.2020
- Cooked a variety of items based on specification of client
- Cooked items from scratch using organic ingredients
- Baked goods (cookies, muffins, breads)
- Large batch cooking to stock freezer (soups, stews, curries)
Demonstration Chef
Paintbox Lodge
Canmore, AB
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Hosted private dinners and live cooking demos for guests (10-14 people)
- Created seasonal menu items, wrote menus, recipes and curated events
- Answered questions from guests in live cooking scenarios
- Organized and cleaned kitchen
- Prep and demonstration cooking
Retreat Chef
Emily Gionis Wellness
Aegina, Greece
09.2018
- Developed daily menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Food costing, budgeting and provisioning
- Created dishes for guests with dietary restrictions and allergies
- Daily groceries, prep work and cooking
- Maintained clean work environment
- Interacting with guests, participating in yoga classes
- Obtaining daily feedback to execute dynamic menu
Skills
- Love for Culinary Arts
- Technique Driven
- Instinct for Detail
- Passion for Food Culture
- Unique Culinary Identity
- Diverse Repertoire
- Creative Approach and Expression
- Versed in Wild Game and Vegan Cuisines
- Thrives in Intimate Environments
- Calm, Organized and Reliable
Certification
- Alberta Health Services Provincial Food Sanitation and Hygiene Course Safe Food Handler's Certification - Completed 2016
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification - 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
Alpine Club of Canada
02.2023 - 10.2024
Private Chef
AM Group
01.2023 - Current
Backcountry Chef
Mallard Mountain Lodge
01.2022 - 03.2022
Executive Chef
Big 9 Outfitters
08.2021 - 09.2022
Retreat Chef
Emily Gionis Wellness
09.2018
Personal Chef
Avni Soma
09.2017 - 11.2020
Demonstration Chef
Paintbox Lodge
09.2017 - 12.2017