
Logan Stearns
Chef
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About
I'm a professionally trained chef and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, with extensive experience working in the top dining kitchens for over eleven years around the Pacific Northwest and across a wide range of cuisines. My background includes developing menus with a strong focus on Northwest ingredients, seasonal sourcing, and working as a team.
Experience
Executive Sous Chef - Matt's Rotisserie
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
- Overseeing all daily kitchen operations for a busy rotisserie-focused concept
- Develop seasonal menus, daily features, and specials using fresh, local ingredient
Executive Chef - Jak's Grill
(2024-01 - 2026-01)
- Collaborated on seasonal menus, features, and specials
- Maintained food cost control, labor efficiency, and ordering
- Introduced in house butchering and trained the team
Chef De Cuisine - Newcastle Golf Club
(2021-01 - 2024-01)
- Directed kitchen operations for large-scale banquets and weddings
- Trained staff on plating standards, timing, and efficiency
Sous Chef - Purple Café & Wine Bar
(2018-01 - 2020-01)
- Led the line in peak service execution, ensuring smooth kitchen flow
- Maintained plating consistency and quality standards
Sous Chef - Elliott's Oyster House
(2017-01 - 2018-01)
- Executed refined seafood dishes in a high-volume environment
- Demonstrated building strong teams and coaching younger cooks
Cook - Canlis
(2016-01 - 2017-01)
- Adapted quickly to feedback and continuously refined my knowledge and techniques
- Maintained clean, organized stations during service
Line Cook - Salt's On Alki Beach
(2015-01 - 2016-01)
- Operated grill, sauté, and fry stations efficiently
- Managed prep, inventory rotation, and station cleanliness
Line Cook - The Metropolitan Grill
(2015-01 - 2016-01)
- Maintained precise temperature control and plating standards
- Communicated effectively during high-volume dinner service
Cook - Lucky Star House
(2014-01 - 2015-01)
- Prepared traditional Cantonese dishes using wok techniques
- Developed speed, heat control, and strong mise en place
Education
Culinary Arts - Le Cordon Bleu Seattle (2018-01)
AAS Degree - Highline College (2018-01)
Diploma - Kent Meridian High School (2015-01)
