Zachary Shine
Lakewood
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in menu development and operational management. Skilled in implementing health and safety protocols while ensuring exceptional customer service and event organization to drive business success. My passion is food and hospitality, food should be enjoyed and an experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Chef de Cuisine
Osteria Zooky
Lakewood
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed menus featuring seasonal ingredients to enhance dining experience.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant workflow.
- Oversaw staff scheduling and trained new employees on service standards.
- Implemented health and safety protocols for food preparation and service.
- Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
Owner/Chef de Cuisine
Shine Provisions
Longmont
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed menus featuring seasonal ingredients to enhance dining experience.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant workflow.
- Coordinated supplier relationships to maintain quality of fresh produce.
- Implemented health and safety protocols for food preparation and service.
- Maintained inventory levels to ensure availability of essential items.
- Organized promotional events to attract new customers and increase visibility.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Kitchen Manager
Sweet Mary Jane
Boulder
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Managed daily kitchen operations for a high-volume bakery.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff on safety and food handling procedures.
- Developed and maintained efficient kitchen workflows for food preparation.
- Implemented quality control measures for product consistency and safety.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured adequate supply levels.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Enforced sanitation standards to comply with health regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients for recipes.
Sous Chef
Porcini
Highlands
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Managed daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling at Porcini.
- Developed and executed seasonal menu items to enhance dining experience.
- Oversaw food preparation, ensuring quality and presentation standards were met.
- Collaborated with head chef to streamline inventory management processes.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment and kitchen cleanliness according to health regulations.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes for excellence.
Education
Culinary Degree - Culinary
The Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY10-2009
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Recipe creation
- Staff training
- Event coordination
- Customer relationship management
Accomplishments
- Great Chefs of the West
Timeline
Owner/Chef de Cuisine
Osteria Zooky
07.2025 - 05.2026
Owner/Chef de Cuisine
Shine Provisions
01.2021 - 05.2025
Kitchen Manager
Sweet Mary Jane
03.2016 - 03.2021
Sous Chef
Porcini
01.2010 - 01.2016
Culinary Degree - Culinary
The Institute of Culinary Education