Ryan Dragon
Sturbridge
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Fine Dining cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational spanish skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Tatnuck Country Club
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Executive Chef
Fresh Picks Cafe
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Executive Sous Chef
Compass Group/ Becker College
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
Executive Sous Chef
Publick House
08.2012 - 07.2015
Sous Chef
Cedar Street Grill
02.2013 - 08.2013
Executive Chef
Perenials Restaurant
03.2005 - 04.2009
Education
High School Diploma -
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
Fiskdale, MA05.1993
Skills
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Supply Estimates
- Food Service Safety Training
- Inventory Control
- Signature Dish Creation
- Order Delivery Practices
- Resource Management
- Productivity Optimization
Accomplishments
- Member of Escaufier Society in 2022 for fine dining cooking.
- Member of Country club Chefs of America in 2022 for [Reason for award].
Certification
Serve Safe Certified
Alergen Safe Certified
Choke Safe Certified
Sexual Harrassment Certified
Food Waste Management Certified
Timeline
Executive Chef
Tatnuck Country Club
06.2020 - 08.2023
Executive Chef
Fresh Picks Cafe
05.2017 - 05.2020
Executive Sous Chef
Compass Group/ Becker College
05.2015 - 05.2020
Sous Chef
Cedar Street Grill
02.2013 - 08.2013
Executive Sous Chef
Publick House
08.2012 - 07.2015
Executive Chef
Perenials Restaurant
03.2005 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
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