Richard Sayles is a culinary professional with over 25 years of experience in various roles including chef, sous chef, line cook, general manager, and sales. He has a blend of culinary skills, leadership abilities, and safety certifications. His work history includes opening and managing a restaurant as general manager, menu planning and food purchasing for fine dining, and coordinating banquets up to 500 people. He has an associate's degree in culinary arts.

1. RICHARD SAYLES
14723 Lions Paw Street, Charlotte, NC 28273
(H) 704-577-6162 | (C) 704-577-6162
Richardsayles13@gmail.com
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Professional Summary
Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food, and exceptional
cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings.
Skills and Certifications
• Servsafe Certified
• Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
• Extensive catering background
• Effective planner
• Great people managing skills
• Competent in opening franchise stores
Work History
General Manager 05/2006 to 01/2016
The QShack – Charlotte, NC
• Worked with owner to open the restaurant from an empty space
• Responsible for ordering, scheduling, training, catering, menu recipes, food and labor costs
• Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and
utensils, sanitation and safety issues
Chef 07/2005 to 01/2006
Salute – Charlotte, NC
• Responsible for menu planning from seasonal ingredients at a small fine dining Italian
restaurant
• Purchased food from purveyors, local farmers and farmers markets
Banquet Chef 08/2004 to 07/2005
Bistro 100/Levy Restaurants – Charlotte, NC
• Responsible for scheduling for main restaurant
• Managed ordering for main restaurant and banquets
• Worked with catering manager and clients on menu planning and setup
• Prepared food and organized staff for banquets of up to 500
Sales 01/2001 to 07/2004
Sysco Foods – Charleston, SC
• Sold groceries to restaurants in the Goose Creek and Moncks Corner Area
• Responsible for troubleshooting any delivery or product issues
• Acted as a personal assistant to many restaurants that could not meet delivery minimums
Chef, Sous Chef, Line Cook 06/1989 to 01/2001
Various Restaurants – Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC
Education
AAS in Culinary Arts, Paul Smith's College of Arts and Sciences, Paul Smith's, NY

2. RICHARD SAYLES
14723 Lions Paw Street, Charlotte, NC 28273
(H) 704-577-6162 | (C) 704-577-6162
Richardsayles13@gmail.com
Accomplishments
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, 2013 – Present, current Blue Belt