Carlos J. Martin
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Contact
Ellenwood, GA
30294
**********@*****.***
Objective
Professional Executive Chef with 10+ years of extensive culinary, kitchen management experience, and excellent customer service skills. Capable of managing a full staff of 10 individuals, planning, and overseeing supply and demand as needed. Seeking a career-oriented position within the Customer Service field. With a full range of capabilities to include, but not limited to, event and project planning, preparing order forms, and schedules, and promoting safety and privacy procedures as required by OSHA, and FOIA/The Privacy Act of 1974. While accepting the challenge to motivate staff.
Education
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
BS in Independent Studies (Nutrition Program)
Key Skills
Catering Events
Food Preparation
Health and Food Safety
Leadership
Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication
Problem-solving
Experience
• Finer Palette Executive Chef
(June 2023 – December 2023)
• Spring Arbore
Cook/ Kitchen Lead
(March 2023 – June 2023)
IDZOFIT Personal Training & Fitness LLC Owner/Personal Trainer/Nutrition Coach (Self Employed)
(October 2010 – December 2019)
• S&L Cuisine and Catering
Owner/Chef (Self Employed)
(May 2016 – December 2019)
Objective: Planned and designed various range of exclusive menu items for catering events up to 100+ people and in conjunction with the local café. Calculated supply and product need for customers demand. Interviewed, mentored, and trained all staff, improved performance and productivity in all areas of service. Ensured compliance with hygiene and health safety regulations. Provided all clients with a professional customer service experience.
Military Experience
Department of US Army
Honorable Discharge
Communication
Collaborated with customers on menu items and innovative recipes to meet their event needs. Communicated with the Owner and Operations Manager to ensure operations ran smoothly. Provided excellent customer service to our clients over the phone, via emails, and in person.
Leadership
Successfully managed and directed kitchen operations and staff while planning catering events. Provided excellent customer service to the clients before, during, and after all events.
References
Available upon request.