ROGER CHAVARRIA
Richmond-VA 23233 Phone 305-***-**** HYPERLINK "mailto:**********@*******.***" **********@*******.***
Objective
To utilize my abilities and experience of managing a team making special dishes of different origin in a professional rewarding environment.
Accomplishments
Trained team members in both small and large settings, by conducting practical classroom and training cooking classes.
Servsafe Certified
Have the ability and experience to prepare quality dishes in a fast high volume environment.
Have the experience of managing all operations related to the effective running of a high volume kitchen.
Completed all certifications and training levels, through Cheesecake Factory Institute.
Strengths
Can handle and prepare delicious quality food produced in large orders in a timely fashion.
Efficient in cost control giving profit to the company and quality to the customer.
Efficient in balancing the needs of the restaurant while keeping control of labor.
Training and encouraging new and seasoned team members in new recipes and techniques.
Experience
BONE FISH GRILL 2015-Dec 2017
Culinary Manager/FOH Manager
Richmond, VA
Responsible for daily kitchen operation. Attention to the team as well as line cooks to ensure high
quality food, following sanitation guide lines and food safety. Placing orders and accurate inventory levels. Schedules to ensure profitability as well as food cost. Adherence to BFG guidelines to ensure guest satisfaction.
YARD HOUSE 2011-2015
Kitchen Manager
Hallandale, Fl
Responsible for supporting EKM delivering high quality great testing food, proper food safety and
sanitation guidelines and procedure including profitability. In charge of hot schedules, ordering
and inventory. Delivery of a superior quality and attention to team members and guest experience.
Supervising personnel, training and development. Involvement in the hiring and training of new
candidate.
FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL 2009-2011
Sous Chef
Richmond, VA
Results-driven with extensive Corporate Training experience and solid expertise in the areas of restaurant management, hospitality, cooking, and conflict management. Maintaining high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, and resolving various issues in a timely manner. Proven ability to effectively handle multi-task levels of responsibility while supervising personnel, providing team leadership, motivation, and development. Responsibilities include and are not limited to staff scheduling, labor financials, make company more profitable without incurring additional expenses. In charge of placing orders and maintaining accurate inventory levels on a bi-weekly schedule. Hire and train new staff accordingly. Certified pusher by Firebirds high standards.
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY 1997-2008
Kitchen Manager
Richmond, VA
Having started at an entry level position I learned all areas of the restaurant quickly, from the prep room to the inventory steward and onto all aspects of every station. As my knowledge and skills came together I began traveling, opening over 7 new stores with the corporate training teams. Once my talents were realized, I took the next step in my career and entered management. I have been an active manager for over 6 years. I know and execute all areas of the restaurant.
KALEDOSCOPE RESTAURANT 1995-1997
Sous Chef
Coconut Grove, FL
Over saw all aspects of the prep areas. Keep inventory and ordering of all related products for the restaurant.
BISTRO RESTAURANTS 1993-1995
Line and Prep cook
Miami Beach, FL
Worked various stations and all aspects of the prep kitchen.