Zachary Eaton
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Head Chef with nearly 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 10+ years of experience managing and training members of various teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Tryst Wine & Small Plates
St. Albert, AB
03.2020 - Current
- Developed seasonal menus, including recipes, costing, and order & prep guides
- Oversaw all kitchen operations including scheduling, inventory & ordering, cleanliness & organization
- Hired, trained, and mentored a small team of cooks, bakers, and dishwashers
- Managing kitchen team through effective communication, consistent feedback, and disciplinary action when needed
- Worked with local vendors to source amazing ingredients from exceptional people
- Created promotional materials for social media including photos and videos, guest testimonials, vendor highlights
- Monitored food & labour costs and adjusted scheduling and ordering as needed
Sous Chef
Chartier
Beaumont, AB
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daytime food service operations including brunch service and bakery
- Worked as part of a team to develop menu items
- Maintained and improved management systems including portion control and food cost
- Mentored junior team members on cooking techniques, time management, and consistency
- Taught bread making through several outlets including NAIT and Chartier
- Monitored labour costs and adjusted scheduling to meet labour targets
Head Baker
Chartier
Beaumont, AB
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Planned and oversaw daily production of bread and pastries for restaurant service and retail including special events (ie. Christmas market, catering)
- Managed and mentored a small team of bakers including scheduling, training, and collaborating on product development
- Developed a wide array of bread and pastry recipes including many classic French preparations (ie. croissants, brioche, tarte tatin, macaron)
- Developed and oversaw production of dessert items for the restaurant's dinner menu
Kitchen Manager
Blue Chair Cafe
Edmonton, AB
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Maintained cleanliness and organization using cleaning schedules and ensuring proper food handling and storage in accordance with Alberta Health Services guidelines
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and feedback
- Performed inventory and ordered supplies accordingly
- Implemented and maintained recipe books, production par sheets, and waste logs
- Created spreadsheets to calculate recipe costs and maintain food cost targets
Education
Culinary Arts Diploma (with Honours) -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2012
Skills
- Classic and modern food preparation techniques
- Mentoring and training team members
- Food safety knowledge
- Keeping up with culinary trends
- Creating and executing menu items
- Communication and feedback
- Creating and maintaining organizational tools
Accomplishments
- Awarded Edify's Best New Restaurant in March 2022 (cover story)
- Several dishes on the Tomato Top 100 Things to Eat and Drink in Edmonton
Certification
- Alberta Food Safety Certification
- Red Seal Cook
Timeline
Head Chef
Tryst Wine & Small Plates
03.2020 - Current
Sous Chef
Chartier
01.2019 - 01.2020
Head Baker
Chartier
05.2016 - 01.2019
Kitchen Manager
Blue Chair Cafe
08.2012 - 04.2016
Culinary Arts Diploma (with Honours) -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta