Gil Anthony Manipon
***** ******** **., ********, ** 92563
Cell: 619-***-**** - **.*******@*****.***
Summary
Worldly, ambitious and highly skilled in seasonal, farm to table cuisine with a strong understanding of flavor profiles.
Having thorough knowledge of current culinary trends, and a clear vision to accomplish the company goals. Able to
communicate with staff especially in a high stressful situation. Currently seeking a position as an Assistant Pastry
Chef .
Highlights
Sous vide technique Focused and disciplined Menu development skills
Strong butchery skills High volume production capability Proficiency in inventory and ordering
Contemporary sauce work Diverse modern techniques Knowledge of P and L system
Focus on portion and cost control Interviewing and training ability
Accomplishments
Culinary professional with over ten years of experience in the food and beverage industry, with combined managerial
e xperience in both front of the house and back of the house positions.
Developed a pastry program and cut cost by 15%, making all desserts in house as oppose to being purchased
through a vendor.
Experience
Sous Chef
March 2013 to Current
Omni Lacosta Resort - Carlsbad, CA
• Able to deliver guest satisfaction with $3+ million of sales in an upscale resort restaurant setting.
• Manage employees encompassing culinary, servers and stewarding.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of restaurant unit.
• Carry out all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable
laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and
d irecting
work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving
p roblems.
Pastry Chef
November 2012 to July 2014
The Lab Dining Session - S an Diego, CA
• Prepared meals for a pre fixe menu ranging from five to ten courses.
• Coordinate with Executive chef and owner in conducting inventory and organizing stations, including
creating course prep list.
• Developed the preparation and presentation of pastries.
• Provided hands on leadership to establish a quality operation characterized by high level of service.
• Recognized by the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment that requires grace and a calm
demeanor in a high pressured situation.
Sous Chef/ Pastry Chef
January 2011 to M arch 2013
The Dana Inn - S an Diego, CA
• Assist managing a full service restaurant with gross annual sales of 3+ million. Managed recruiting,
p urchasing, inventory, training, and menu research/development.
• Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.
• Maintain and support the restaurant kitchen environment by monitoring kitchen cleanliness.
• Implement new kitchen strategies and action plans.
• Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary
considerations.
• Developed a pastry department and cut cost by 15%, making all desserts in house as oppose to being
purchased through a vendor.
Event Helper
October 2010 to March 2012
American Institute of Wine and Food - S an Diego, CA
• Help with the setup of an event by an AIWF event coordinator.
• Help the caterer cook, plate and serve food during the party.
• At the end of the party, duties would include breakdown of chairs, tables and any supplementary
cleaning
t hat needs to be done.
Manager
October 2004 to January 2009
Pick Up Stix - S an Diego, CA
• Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs.
• Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation
a nd
safety requirements.
• Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.
• Overlooked operations, leading a team charged with revolutionizing the entire customer experience
a nd
provide front of the house, hands on support.
Dietary aide/ line cook
March 2004 to August 2004
Menorah Park Retirement Center - Dewitt, NY
• Cooking meals according to the resident’s diets.
• Responsible for preparing of dining room for every meal, this includes setting up tables and pouring
beverages.
• Additional tasks include plating the food, cleaning the dining room after every meal and washing
d ishes.
Line cook/trainer
March 2003 to February 2004
Fresno's Southwest Restaurant and Bar - Syracuse, NY
• As part of a creative culinary team as a line cook.
• Ensured that main courses are prepared/ plated in a timely fashion according to the needs and requests
of
the guest.
• Familiar with all product/inventory in freezers and coolers, and assists in ensuring that all
p roduct/inventory
are properly rotated to maintain freshness.
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of sanitation procedures, proper cleaning of utensils and
e quipment at the end of a shift.
Education
Associate Degree : Culinary Arts, 2 011
International Culinary School at the Arts Institute - S an Diego, ca
Maintained 3.9 GPA Deans list
Bachelor Degree: Hospitality Management, i n progress
Syracuse University - Syracuse, New York
Associate Degree: Restaurant Management, 2 004
Onondaga Community College - Syracuse, New York