Jonathan Bringas

Contributed to maintaining Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition through consistent food quality, kitchen organization, and service execution Helped develop menu items aligned with restaurant concept and standards Ensured workstations, storage areas, and prep spaces were clean and organized

Chef de Cuisine - R&D - Toronto, ON

(2024-12)

• Contributed to maintaining Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition through consistent food quality, kitchen organization, and service execution
• Helped develop menu items aligned with restaurant concept and standards
• Ensured workstations, storage areas, and prep spaces were clean and organized
• Managed stock levels to support daily prep and service needs
• Communicated with suppliers and tracked kitchen inventory
• Trained and supported kitchen staff during prep and service

Sous Chef - KIIN - Toronto, ON

(2023-07 - 2024-12)

• Achieved September 2023/2024 Michelin Guide Recommendation
• Work closely with the Head and Executive Chef to plan menu changes and source ingredients
• Successfully supported a significant menu flip in March 2023 with continued seasonal menu changes
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and management of supplies
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently to exceed our quality standards
• Train new employees on work stations including the wok, grill, garde manger, and garnish
• Coordinate ordering and preparation for catering and events for KIIN and its sister restaurants PAI and SELVA

Line Cook - KIIN/SELVA - Toronto, ON

(2022-10 - 2023-06)

• Efficiently set up and prepared and stocked station for service, assisting the team as necessary
• Executed tasting menus in coordination with the team with high level of detail and attention

Line Cook - Money Penny - NSW, Australia

(2022-02 - 2022-09)

• Managed mise en place and stock levels of stations and engagement in prep lists while maintaining a clean and organized station
• Supervised and performed training for all new kitchen staff

Line Cook - The Pilot Tavern - Toronto, ON

(2016-03 - 2021-12)

• Managed inventories and ordering for daily service and events
• Efficiently prepared dishes on the fry, grill, and pans with attention to detail and cleanliness
• Coordinated and prepared for high-volume events with efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness

Line Cook - Jimmy'Burger - QLD, Australia

(2019-04 - 2019-09)

• Cooked high volumes of food on the grill and the fryer with attention to detail
• Adapted to different stations and assisted with prep during busy periods

Line Cook - Easey's - Victoria, Australia

(2018-09 - 2019-03)

• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Operated the grill in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to prepare quality recipes

Line Cook/Wok Chef - Linda Modern Thai - Toronto, ON

(2014-04 - 2015-11)

• Cooked traditional Thai dishes on the Wok with precision and attention to detail
• Prepared and took down work stations and participated in daily and weekly cleaning duties