Ryan Gabison
London
Summary
Dynamic Chef de Partie with extensive expertise in grill cooking and Asian fusion cuisine. Demonstrates adaptability in the kitchen and possesses a high-energy personality. Proven skills in recipe development, strong verbal communication, and adherence to food hygiene standards. Holds certifications in food hygiene and allergy training, ensuring safe and compliant culinary practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef De Partie / Sous Chef
Badger Badger Pub and Kitchen
London
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Worked closely with head chef on menu design, creating new dishes every two weeks, working with Japanese-inspired cuisine. Effectively met GP targets while implementing creative measures to cut down on food waste.
- Supported Head chef in training kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and learning new menu items
- Participated in daily team briefings to discuss menu changes and special requests from guests.
- Independently led prep and service shifts working on an indoor Yakitori charcoal grill in a high volume kitchen. Only working with a 2nd and 3rd chef when service reaches busiest peak hours.
- Implemented portion control measures to optimise ingredient usage and minimise waste during food preparation.
- Responsible for admin regarding mise en place and ordering produce from suppliers through REKKI app.
- Responsible for admin of weekly standing orders from vegetable oil and charcoal suppliers
- Maintained all food and safety standards within the workplace through the use of Check 365 app.
Chef de partie
Donnellys Restaurant Group
London
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Working across four different venues, cooking from four different seasonally changing menus, specialising in British small plates.
- Worked with fresh seasonal produce in high-volume restaurants as part of larger teams, namely The Bermondsey Bar and Kitchen, and The Merchant and Weaver. Brunch, Sunday roasts and canapés for high volume bookings. Frequently worked maximum capacity service days for football and rugby days and hosted Christmas parties regularly serving 200+ covers.
- Gained valuable experience working with pastry and seafood
- Independently led prep and service shifts working at the two smaller venues, Hays Galleria and The Golden Goose. Responsible for running the entire kitchen, covering both service and KP sections.
- Experience using DOJO Point of Sale systems
- Maintained all health and safety practices regarding to EHO
Commis Chef / Kitchen Porter
Kilig
London
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisting head chef during service - experience working with plancha, chargrill, deep fat fryers, induction hobs and Rational ovens.
- Experience working on various sections including - desserts, cold starters and sides and mains.
- Independent prep shifts - fish, shellfish, sauce, garnish, mains and tacos
- Gained valuable kitchen preparation skills such as stocks, ceviché and brunoise.
- Independently running the taco dark-kitchen concept for Deliveroo
- Maintaining all food and health and safety practices - labelling, kitchen deep cleans, fridge cleaning and using FSMS (Trail)
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service and efficient workflow during busy periods.
- Receiving deliveries and checking produce against invoices
- Maintaining all kitchen porter duties
- Experience using Lightspeed (EPOS system)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
London College of Communication - University of the Arts Lon
London 09.2018 - 07.2022
Skills
- Adaptability in the kitchen
- High-Energy personality
- Grill cooking expertise
- Sous-Chef experience
- Asian fusion proficiency
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Recipe development
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Allergy Training Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef De Partie / Sous Chef
Badger Badger Pub and Kitchen
03.2025 - 09.2025
Chef de partie
Donnellys Restaurant Group
03.2024 - 03.2025
Commis Chef / Kitchen Porter
Kilig
09.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
London College of Communication - University of the Arts Lon
09.2018 - 07.2022
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