Ian MacPherson

I began as a cook, preparing and serving burgers, fish, and chicken sandwiches on the grill as well as the best BBQ on island. I worked my way into becoming a working partner, running the restaurant as the owners left town for vacations etc. I took care of cooking, prepping, ordering and shopping, as well as the financial side of the operation.

Working Partner - Rolling Smoke BBQ - St Croix, USVI

(2021-03 - 2025-04)

I began as a cook, preparing and serving burgers, fish, and chicken sandwiches on the grill as well as the best BBQ on island. I worked my way into becoming a working partner, running the restaurant as the owners left town for vacations etc. I took care of cooking, prepping, ordering and shopping, as well as the financial side of the operation.

Server - Shooters Waterfront - Fort Lauderdale, FL

(2018-11 - 2019-03)

Server - Miller's Waterfront - Nags Head, NC

(2018-04 - 2018-10)

Providing excellent service to guests of the restaurant in a very high-paced, high volume atmosphere on the intracoastal waters of Nags Head.

Server - The Buccaneer - Saint Croix, VI

(2016-02 - 2017-09)

Serving guests in a 4 Star resort environment, enhancing their dining experience on the island by suggesting amazing seafood specials and awesome wine pairings, while overlooking the beautiful Caribbean.

Server - Riverwalk - Yorktown, VA

(2015-06 - 2015-12)

Providing guests with a memorable dining experience in a very historical and upscale restaurant, helping them select the best entrees and cocktails and making them feel at home on the York River.

General Manager - Peach's - Venice, FL

(2013-04 - 2015-06)

Overseeing restaurant operations, FOH manager and BOH manager in a very fast paced high volume breakfast and lunch restaurant. I was the quickest cook on the team, very organized as a kitchen manager, and was looked up to as the general manager.

Bartender/ Executive Chef - Vincenzo's - Bonita Springs, FL

(2008-09 - 2011-03)

Took an opportunity with friends to help them open and establish an upscale Italian restaurant taking charge of the bar initially, then continuing with kitchen operations as the Executive Chef. I planned the menu, specials, took charge of ordering food and supplies. I trained and created an amazing kitchen staff, and kept a clean, organized, efficient kitchen with low food cost and high quality.

Server - Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - Bonita Springs, FL

(2006-11 - 2008-08)

Providing guests with their most memorable dining experience by suggesting incredible wines and cocktails to pair with amazing steak, fish and chicken entrees

Bachelor's - Philosophy - Christopher Newport University (1992 - 1996)

Spanish River High School (1990 - 1992)