Hi there! I’m Jayson Lewis, a hospitality-focused professional blending culinary craft with hands-on carpentry and operational management. I love turning ideas into tangible experiences, from designing menus and training teams to carving custom pieces and building practical structures. My creative mindset helps me design promotional materials and contribute to marketing efforts while keeping every day’s operations smooth. I’m organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by growing brands in dynamic settings. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues and vendors to deliver outstanding guest experiences and reliable processes, whether in a bustling kitchen, a workshop, or a fast-growing company.

Jayson Lewis

Hi there! I’m Jayson Lewis, a hospitality-focused professional blending culinary craft with hands-on carpentry and operational management. I love turning ideas into tangible experiences, from designing menus and training teams to carving custom pieces and building practical structures. My creative mindset helps me design promotional materials and contribute to marketing efforts while keeping every day’s operations smooth. I’m organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by growing brands in dynamic settings. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues and vendors to deliver outstanding guest experiences and reliable processes, whether in a bustling kitchen, a workshop, or a fast-growing company.

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Hi there! I’m Jayson Lewis, a hospitality-focused professional blending culinary craft with hands-on carpentry and operational management. I love turning ideas into tangible experiences, from designing menus and training teams to carving custom pieces and building practical structures. My creative mindset helps me design promotional materials and contribute to marketing efforts while keeping every day’s operations smooth.

I’m organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by growing brands in dynamic settings. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues and vendors to deliver outstanding guest experiences and reliable processes, whether in a bustling kitchen, a workshop, or a fast-growing company.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Carver and Builder at Artisan Log and Timber Homes
January 1, 2021 - Present
In my role at Artisan Log and Timber Homes, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction by applying carving and building skills to create custom, intricately detailed structures. Read schematics and execute precise joinery and layout tasks, contributing to SOPs and checklists. Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving through carving feature posts and mill work, transferable to design tasks like flyers and social graphics. Communicated effectively when collaborating on layout and assembly projects, relevant for guest communication and vendor interactions in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Chef at Orchard Valley Retirement Residence
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Increased customer satisfaction by 20% through revamping the menu and sourcing high-quality local ingredients. Managed inventory by planning and executing daily kitchen functions. Organized and trained staff; managed onboarding paperwork and internal reminders. Sourced local and seasonal ingredients and demonstrated creativity and problem-solving in event promotions.
Head Chef at Edible Canvas
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Implemented menu enhancements and improved ingredient sourcing, boosting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Developed and executed daily kitchen functions; organized and trained staff; sourced local ingredients.
Executive Chef at Alexanders Beach Pub
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Managed all kitchen operations, including hiring staff, conducting interviews, and scheduling. Oversaw inventory management and menu development; handled food costing; maintained SOPs and checklists; ensured creative culinary solutions in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
Head Chef at Silverstar Mountain @ Paradise
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Prepared fine dining cuisine for evening snow cat functions and private bookings; demonstrated creativity and attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
Head Chef at Spice 7 Fusion Brasserie
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Managed all kitchen operations, including staffing, interviewing, and scheduling. Oversaw inventory management and product ordering; developed menus and sourced ingredients; conducted food costing; kept SOPs and checklists updated.

Education

Iridology at Wild Rose College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Electric Motor Controls at SAIT
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Visual Communications at Alberta College of Art and Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other