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Christopher Ray

Norfolk

Summary

Proficient line cook with over 13 years of experience, was most recently sous chef at Blanca Food and Wine. Comfortable working any station, excellent communication, fast and clean.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Blanca Food And Wine
01.2020 - 11.2024

Upscale casual restaurant. Led small team of line cooks, assisted with menu development, ordered all products besides alcohol. Worked daily with fresh pasta, whole protein fabrication, fresh bread daily, menu was Basque/Italian influence on seasonal/fresh products. Limited wine and cocktail education.

Lead Line Cook

Four Eleven York
07.2019 - 01.2020

Upscale casual bed and breakfast. Mostly worked with fresh seafood, made fresh biscuits and bread daily, as well as fresh pasta.

Lead Line Cook

Commune Norfolk
01.2018 - 04.2019

Upscale casual brunch restaurant, focus on from scratch cooking with local ingredients. High volume

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Parks, Recreation, And Leisure

Radford University
Radford, VA
05.2016

References

Courtney White (757) 651 5376

Executive Chef/Owner - Blanca Food and Wine


Matthias Maihoeffer (412) 660 2072

Former Coworker - Blanca Food and Wine; Executive Chef - Saltine


Coti Brown (757) 775 5205

Coworker - Blanca Food and Wine; Owner - Food Craft, LoMo Pizza


Barry Smith (757) 679 4965

Former Executive Chef - Commune






Timeline

Sous Chef

Blanca Food And Wine
01.2020 - 11.2024

Lead Line Cook

Four Eleven York
07.2019 - 01.2020

Lead Line Cook

Commune Norfolk
01.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Parks, Recreation, And Leisure

Radford University
Christopher Ray