Erik Ackley
Chef de Cuisine | Menu Development, Team Hiring and Building & P&L Management | Michelin-Recognized Operator |
- Role
- Chef De Cuisine at Simms Restaurants
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Erik Ackley
Chef de Cuisine at a Michelin recognized seafood-driven restaurant in Los Angeles.My focus is creating delicious food, providing exceptional hospitality, building strong teams, and fostering a healthy culture, while balancing craft with operational discipline.I’ve led recruiting and development, partnered on labor and P&L performance, and contributed to restaurants recognized by Michelin, the LA Times, and OpenTable.Interested in concept development and ownership-track opportunities where thoughtful execution matters more than hype.
Experience
Chef De Cuisine
Nov 2024 — Present
Lead day-to-day culinary and operational execution for a Michelin-recognized seafood restaurantResponsible for menu development, team leadership, and consistency across serviceContribute to financial performance through disciplined labor management, yield awareness, and menu engineeringRestaurant accolades include:Michelin Recommended (2025)OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants (2024)LA Times 101 Best Restaurants (2023)
Education
Boston University
International Relations, Business and Economics
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Teamwork
- Research
- Editing
- Teaching
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