Troy Pyne
San Juan
Summary
Accomplished Chef with over 14 years of experience in Culinary Arts, dedicated to achieving culinary excellence and creating memorable dining experiences. Passionate about crafting dishes that bring joy while fostering collaboration with skilled professionals committed to high standards. Leadership is grounded in respect, a strong work ethic, and generosity, driving teams toward success and innovation. Eager to embark on a new journey that optimizes creativity and profitability to their fullest potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Meat Market Puerto Rico
05.2024 - Current
- Developed seasonal menus incorporating local ingredients to enhance culinary offerings.
- Trained new chefs in cooking techniques and kitchen procedures for consistent quality output.
- Implemented cost-control measures, enhancing profitability while maintaining quality standards.
- Led culinary events and promotions, increasing restaurant visibility within the community.
- Evaluated kitchen operations regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
Executive Chef
Jackson's Bistro & Sushi
11.2023 - Current
- Ordering products, scheduling employees, monitoring all recipes/preparations, organizing fancy banquets/parties, creating new menus, teaching cooks new techniques.
- Maintain an excellent percentage of food costs, ensure the business has a profitable margin, take a weekly inventory of all kitchen-related products, monitor the wine and beverage program to match the kitchen, look for suppliers with great products and prices, organize and complete everything computer-related. Kitchen Duties
- Perform breakfast/lunch/dinner service, maintain perfect cooking and plating, organize the line cooks and hold daily pre-shift meetings, monitor the other chefs to ensure excellent new menu items, monitor labor hours, promote the restaurant to attract more customers.
Executive Sous Chef
Meat Market Tampa
01.2021 - 11.2023
- I worked with Chef Sean Brasel. I operated and controlled the restaurant's location in Tampa as it has many different locations.
- I was involved of a team of 12 chefs and between 40 and 50 employees. The menu changed every day, with more than 21 items that we developed each day. This restaurant maintained a very high level of cuisine and creation.
- My duties included all computer related work, profitability, programming, hiring and firing, creating new dishes, ordering from various suppliers and sources, negotiating product prices, organizing my team of employees every day, controlling labor costs.
Executive Sous Chef
Ulele Restaurant Tampa
10.2018 - 01.2021
- This restaurant an extremely large volume. I was the third in command with a team of 10 chefs and more than 90 employees.
- I oversaw day-to-day operations. I would ensure excellent dinner service, organize chefs and employees, teach proper techniques, and perform line checks for perfect quality.
- This restaurant hosted very large banquets, such as weddings and parties of more than 250 people at a time. I would assist the Executive Chef in the preparation/execution/and scheduling of these events. He would control all the departments involved with the banquets and check the responsibilities of the other chefs.
- I have extensive experience cooking in all station and departments. I was the lead trainer for chefs and regular cooks.
Education
Bachelor of Finance -
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, USA01.2018
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- ServSafe certification
- Hiring, training, and development
- Operations management
- Vendor relationship management
- Catering and events
- Coaching and mentoring
- Food pairing
- Creative thinking
References
- Chef Ana, Gonzalez, +1 (863) 777-0420
- Chef Sean, Brasel, +1 (305) 793-1443
- Chef Sean, Uetz, +1 (585) 419-5697
- Chef Marcos, +1 (727) 340-1239
- Chef Ronnie, Bussell, +1 (813) 369-0970
- Chef Kristian, Hargrove, +1 (912) 258-7901
- Chef Luis, Treviño, +1 (813) 394-8418
- Chef Ronald, Flowers, +1 (813) 230-5285
Timeline
Executive Chef
Meat Market Puerto Rico
05.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Jackson's Bistro & Sushi
11.2023 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Meat Market Tampa
01.2021 - 11.2023
Executive Sous Chef
Ulele Restaurant Tampa
10.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Finance -
University of South Florida