Sydney Johnson
Summary
Culinary professional with fine-dining and high-volume kitchen experience, trained at the Culinary Institute of America. Experienced in station execution, prep, and event service for large member functions. Known for organization, discretion, and consistency in professional kitchen environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
The Mick Brasserie
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Execute service for 100–150-guests
- Prix-fixe events, maintaining timing and consistency across courses
- Prep and execute assigned station daily; ensure full mise en place prior to service
- Organize walk-in and dry storage daily to support inventory awareness and efficient service flow
- Flip station post-service and prepare prep list and ordering sheets for the following day
Tasting Ambassador
Beyond Distilling Company
Poughkeepsie, NY, New York
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted in-store spirit tastings and explained product profiles to customers
- Managed tasting setup, breakdown, and cleanliness independently
Lead Server
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Served in an advisory leadership role within a student-run restaurant, reporting directly to the instructor acting as General Manager
- Oversaw a student staff of 20, completed assigned duties correctly and on time
- Guided and coached students on FOH skills including table service, pacing, wine service, and dining room standards
- Acted as a liaison between the instructor and student staff to support smooth service flow
Line Cook (Externship)
Folino Estate Winery
Kutztown, PA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Rotated through sauté, fry, cold station, and hot sides based on service needs
- Supported high-volume dinner service of 250–400 covers per night
- Completed prep shifts to stock, organize, and stage stations for service readiness
- Independently set up and broke down service stations before and after shifts
- Assisted with catering and event execution for groups of 50–300 guests
Assistant General Manager
Bluestone Kitchen & Bar
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported daily restaurant operations and service oversight
- Assisted with scheduling, inventory organization, and guest issue resolution
- Maintained service standards and operational flow during busy shifts
Manager
The Michaels Companies, Inc.
Twin Falls, ID
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported daily operations in a high-volume retail environment
- Assisted with staff coordination and shift coverage as needed
- Supported inventory organization and floor readiness
Education
Business
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY04.2025
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- TIPS certification
Timeline
Chef
The Mick Brasserie
05.2025 - Current
Tasting Ambassador
Beyond Distilling Company
08.2024 - 12.2024
Lead Server
The Culinary Institute of America
01.2024 - 08.2024
Line Cook (Externship)
Folino Estate Winery
08.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant General Manager
Bluestone Kitchen & Bar
08.2022 - 08.2023
Manager
The Michaels Companies, Inc.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Business
The Culinary Institute of America