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
