Kembly Sanchez
HEAD CHEF
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position as head chef where I can bring my
professional career to a new level by utilizing my industry experience, leadership skills, and passion for culinary arts while delivering exceptional dining experiences for customers and maximizing profits as well as ensuring the kitchen is in compliance with health and hygiene regulations.
CONTACT
***************@*****.***
939 Meacham Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
EXPERIENCE
TIKI MOJITO – HEAD CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER
Oct 2018 - Current
Created and executed new menu options while keeping up with the innovative culinary trends and managed the kitchen staff to ensure each customer had a wonderful culinary experience. Developed training programs and protocols for team building and teaching to successfully maximize productivity. Established relationships with distributors to source high quality ingredients at the most cost-effective price point.
BAMBOLEO – SOUS CHEF
Jan 2014 – Sept 2018
Collaborated with the head chef in managing the kitchen and training the kitchen staff while working alongside him to create new menus and experiment with new dishes. Organized and maintained a clean kitchen to maximize workspace for efficiency. Assisted in interviewing and hire new team members. Stepped in to waitress and bartend when the team needed support due to short staffing.
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Portuguese
STRENGTHS
Leadership: Led and motivated
the kitchen staff in a fast paced
gourmet kitchen to create a
positive working environment and
achieve outstanding results as a
team
Innovative: Created cutting edge
menus and recipes with a wide
variety of dishes to please any
palate
Adjustability: Thriving in a dynamic
environment while managing a
kitchen crew and successfully
adapting to the many challenges
and changing priorities that arise
SKILLS
Food Safety
Menu Planning
Team Leadership
Recipe Creation
Cost Control
Waste Management
Kitchen Operations