Culinarian Creative
Resume:
Rolando Cantu
Culinarian & Creative
Dallas, TX *5246
***********@*****.***
Often recognized for leadership and high service levels impacting project success; Driven by high standards in all culinary aspects. Chef with outstanding service oriented background in kitchen management, menu development, special events, off-site catering, culinary startups. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Executive Chef
Apheleia Restaurant Group - Dallas, TX
February 2018 to August 2020
Head of Culinary program at Merchant House. Oversee all day to day BOH operations including, but not limited to, ordering and purchasing, Menu development, Procedures, training, COGS/P&L. Head of kitchen design (100% electric kitchen) and menu development for Maplewood private social Club. Invite only membership establishment with members consisting of Dallas’ most favorites athletes and celebrities.
Executive Sous Chef
Tower Club - Dallas, TX
July 2016 to January 2018
Responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations of the Club. Supervises the training and development of the kitchen staff to ensure the highest quality of food service for Club members and their guests. Technical responsibilities include recipe standardization, plate presentation, and inventory control. Maintains a well-organized kitchen in a clean and safe manner. Travel Chef
Dinner Lab - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
2015 to 2017
Responsibilities
Contracted Position that involves extensive planing for pop-up dinners. Responsible for execution of 5 course dinner, generally 2 seatings about 300 people, at remote locations. Assist the guest chef in prepping for dinner. logistics for event. training post production. Territories include Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston
Contract Chef
Ventuo - Nantucket, MA
2014 to 2016
Responsibilities
Seasonal Position: Responsible for Prep and execution of Hot starts with dishes such as Calamari, Chicken Liver Pate, Bread, Tomato sauce, Meatballs, to name a few. Avg covers of 350-400 consistently for 4 weeks.
use of modern methods such as su vid and various curing methods Accomplishments
Assisted in revamping a potential trouble station to lead on pushing such dishes out of station like the 32oz tomahawk Steak
Skills Used
Su Vid
Roasting
Baking
Curing
Cheese methods
Private Executive Chef
Campus Cooks, Gamma Phi Beta, SMU - Dallas, TX
2013 to 2014
Created weekly menu for a Sorority home (130 students), Lunch diner
• Managed inventory with weekly budget
• Ordering and purchasing all snack and menu items
• Catered to individual dietary restrictions
Sous Chef
Sundown at Granada - Dallas, TX
2011 to 2013
Assisted in the launch of business and menu design
• P&L goals and inventory control/COG's analysis
• Hiring/training staff for all culinary operations
• Manage prep for back stage meals for all artists at Granada Theater and private events at both Sundown and Granada operations
• Execution of dinner and brunch service as well as outside catering
• Ordering that consists of 10 different purveyors and local farmers Executive Chef
Café Du Luxe - Denton, TX
2009 to 2011
2009
• Managed and coordinated launch of restaurant with owner/general manager
• Managed a staff of 15 which included hiring, training and scheduling
• Menu design and creation
• Inventory control /COG's
• Ordering
• Maintained excellent ongoing sanitation practices Education
Bachelor's in Food Science
Aims Academy Culinary Arts - Dallas, TX
2007 to 2009
Skills
• Operations Management (8 years)
• Creative Direction (10+ years)
• Purchasing (8 years)
• Ordering (8 years)
• Training & Development (10+ years)
• Research (10+ years)
• Project Development (8 years)
• Project Development (10+ years)
• Staff Development (8 years)
• Cuisine (10+ years)
• Culinary (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• POS (8 years)
• Line cook
• kitchen (10+ years)
• Cooking (10+ years)
• Baking
• Chef (10+ years)
• Knife skills (10+ years)
• training (10+ years)
• Team Player (10+ years)
• Time Management (10+ years)
• Team Building (10+ years)
• Team Management (10+ years)
• Sales Experience (8 years)
• Menu Planning Experience (10+ years)
• Travel Coordination (6 years)
• Creative Direction (10+ years)
• Sales Experience (5 years)
• Team Management (10+ years)
• Project Management
• Project Planning (10+ years)
• Sales Management (10+ years)
• Research & Development (10+ years)
• Product Development (10+ years)
• Production Management (8 years)
• Production Planning (10+ years)
• Catering
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Forecasting
• Profit & Loss
• Restaurant Management
• Pricing
• Sourcing
• Customer Service
• Budgeting
• Merchandising
• Process Improvement
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Business Development
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Events Management (10+ years)
• Recruiting
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Culinary Experience
• Supervising Experience (10+ years)
• Retail Sales (7 years)
• Warehouse Experience (5 years)
• Post Production
• Negotiation
• Catering Experience (10+ years)
• Office Management (10+ years)
• Creative Direction (10+ years)
• Event Coordination (10+ years)
• Event Marketing (10+ years)
• Event Management (10+ years)
• Menu Planning Experience (10+ years)
• Project Management (10+ years)
• Strategic Planning
• Google Docs (7 years)
• Banquet Experience (10+ years)
• Quality Assurance (10+ years)
• Quality Control (10+ years)
• Quality Management (10+ years)
• Cost Management (10+ years)
• Financial Analysis (10+ years)
• P&L Management
• Profit & Loss
• Cost Control (10+ years)
• Administrative Experience (10+ years)
• Operations Management (10+ years)
• Operations (10+ years)
• Administrative & business operations (10+ years)
• Business Management (10+ years)
• Inventory Management (10+ years)
• Inventory Control (10+ years)
• Travel (8 years)
• Attraction & events (10+ years)
• Events Management (10+ years)
• Event Coordination (10+ years)
• Event Marketing (10+ years)
• Manufacturing
• Food production
• Financial acumen
• Assistant manager experience
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
Links
https://www.instagram.com/rolocantu/
Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe
Food Handler
food handler certificate
Driver's License
Present
Assessments
Sales Skills — Proficient
March 2020
Persuading reluctant customers to buy products or services, and influencing and negotiating with customers to meet sales goals.
Full results: Proficient
Food Safety — Highly Proficient
August 2020
Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Highly Proficient
Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation — Expert
March 2020
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements. Full results: Expert
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Expert April 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Expert
Customer Focus & Orientation — Proficient
July 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Proficient
General Manager (Hospitality) — Highly Proficient
April 2020
Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements Full results: Highly Proficient
Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence — Proficient August 2020
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives. Full results: Proficient
Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation — Expert
September 2020
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Expert
Food Safety — Highly Proficient
September 2020
Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer Service — Highly Proficient
November 2020
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Highly Proficient
Sales Skills — Proficient
October 2020
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Proficient November 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Fine Dining — Highly Proficient
November 2020
Knowledge of food and beverages in fine dining establishments and ability to provide exceptional guest service
Full results: Highly Proficient
General Manager (Hospitality) — Highly Proficient
April 2020
Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements Full results: Highly Proficient
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Groups
Promise Of Peace
March 2012 to Present
Promise of Peace Community Garden
Dallas, Tx
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