SOUS CHEF LUIS

OLVERA

*** ******** ***, *** *, San Jose, CA 95116 C: 408-***-**** E: adj5pg@r.postjobfree.com Summary

Results-focused Sous Chef bringing [Number] years' experience in restaurant kitchens. Well-developed strengths in team leadership, problem-solving, and communication. Demonstrated success building high-performance teams. Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional able to handle any challenge. [Number]-year background in the industry. Enthusiastic [Job title] eager to develop high-quality menus for new and established restaurants. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top quality food.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Motivational team management

Foodservice

Positive and professional

Organizational ability

Nutritional knowledge

Inventory monitoring

Trained in food safety guidelines

Experience

SOUS CHEF 08/2017 to 10/2018

NOURISHINC - SANTA CLARA, CA

Nourishinc,prepares, delivers and serves high performance food to the Bay area;s most productive tech company PALO ALTO NETWORKS

Global cybersecurity leader with large campus

SOUS CHEF @Palo Alto Networks serving 1,400 covers daily for both breakfast and lunch,including staff management for BOH and culinary operations

Helped open brand new kitchen and organized new stations Trained new cooks and prep cooks

managed ordering system

Involved in meeting with FOH Managers and Clients on feed back and improvements for the company SOUS CHEF 07/2018 to 10/2018

Cisco - San Jose, CA

Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for an attractive presentation. Cisco corporate company ran by life works thats connected with lifeworks Created diverse cuisines, including full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus. Maximized customer satisfaction and team performance through a command-based structure and absolute control over staff actions.

Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation. Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling, meeting all coverage needs and avoiding wasted labor. Maximized employee morale and corrected performance issues according to established standards. Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests. Safely used knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals. Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room. trained staff on hot line and pantry stations, customer service standards and productivity strategies. SOUS CHEF 10/2018 to Current

San jose country club - San Jose, CA

Exclusive Country Club with multiple dining venues(Oak Room- fine dining, Eddie Duino Room - casual dining, Gold Room- Banquets, Main dining room- Fine dining

Responsible for Culinary operations including 4 dining venues that included banquet facilities 350 covers and daily/nightly dining for 100+ covers

Oversee quality of food and times

execute staff training of all food and beverage staff develop good relations with staff,resolve conflicts and handle any disputes with employees Maintain proper standards and food presentations

Train staff to minimize waste and use full product usage Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation. Directed staff in the restaurant kitchen as well as in the field when completing catering jobs. Supervised all kitchen food preparation while operating in a demanding, high-volume environment. Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests. Added special garnishes and other finishing touches to dishes prior to serving. Checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages. Education and Training

svcte - San Jose, CA, united sates High School Diploma Culinary Arts, 2016

Graduated From foothill Highschool