Frank lILLO

Sous Chef

Talent

Port Saint Lucie, FLMember since June 22, 2026

Strong leadership abilitiesBalancing the delegation of tasks and leading by exampleWell-versed in restaurant cleanliness and quality standardsCalm/collected under pressure/high-volume hoursMaintain quality and presentation standards through high-volume hoursSautéGrillFryPlateNachoPrepFood runner/expoWelcome new challenges and learn new skills

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About

With over 29 years of experience in the food service industry, I've maintained my food handler's certificate along with my Serv Safe Management certification. While my main area of expertise is BOH, I am well-acquainted with the inner workings of the entire restaurant and welcome new challenges.

Experience

Sous Chef - Kyle G's Prime Seafood and Steaks

(2025-10 - 2026-06)

CDC - Stuart Fish Grill

(2025-06 - 2025-10)

Oyster Bar Prep - Kyle G's Prime Seafood and Steaks

(2025-05 - 2025-06)

Executive Chef - Circa69 - Jensen Beach, FL

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

Kitchen Manager - Circa69 - Jensen Beach, FL

(2023-04 - 2024-04)

Head Chef - Duffy's - Stuart, FL

(2022-04 - 2023-02)

Assistant Chef - Duffy's - Stuart, FL

(2020-03 - 2022-03)

Team Captain - Duffy's - Stuart, FL

(2019-12 - 2020-02)

Line Cook - Duffy's - Stuart, FL

(2019-09 - 2019-12)

Assist Head Chef with managing line checks, food orders and other orders. As well as making schedules and doing Inventory and managing employees.

Survey Technician 2 - Arcadis - Boynton Beach, FL

(2018-07 - 2019-12)

Locate property lines and corners, collect data of utilities and pipes in ground, stake location of points to be put in and built.

Kitchen Manager - Tony Roma's - Jensen Beach, FL

(2016-10 - 2018-05)

Assisted in the Grand Opening of this location; certified to assist in the opening of other locations.
Opening/closing restaurant which includes but is not limited to wring production, conducting daily/weekly inventory, ordering product, scheduling and managing/leading employees.
Effectively and efficiently opened and set-up the line, completed equipment and food prep for the day, and solely running the kitchen through lunch
Successfully maintained the restaurant's quality and cleanliness standards and prepared a wide range of menu items according to presentation specifications

Assistant Manager/ Lead Cook/ Certified Trainer - Tony Roma's - Jensen Beach, FL

(2011-05 - 2016-10)

Lead Cook/ Certified Trainer - TGI Fridays - Saint Lucie West, FL

(2006-04 - 2011-07)

Certified to work every station of the line: sauté, grill, fry, plate, nacho, prep
As the Lead in the kitchen, I was responsible for accepting/inspecting deliveries and training each new cook

Cook - TGI Fridays - Jensen Beach, FL

(2004-10 - 2006-04)

Main area of focus was sauté