Tatiana M. Millan
Davenport, FL 33896
admn8d@r.postjobfree.com
Education & Certification:
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (February 2008 - Graduation date July 2009)
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
Manager Food handler certified until 2026
Goal Statement:
I am an experienced chef that is looking to educate my cooks while translating my love and passion
of gastronomy onto a plate.
Employment History:
Alexandria Restaurant Partners- Mia’s Italian Kitchen (November 2020 -current) · Executive Chef
In charge of labor and food cost (maintained a 24% food cost)
Managed the profit and loss statement and sales/labor tracker
Created menu changes and specials
Trained cooks based on updated line builds and recipe cards
Maintained corporate standards by following “best practices” checklists
Stayed on top of cleanliness and organization
Barnsley Resort (July 2019 – September 2020) · Head Banquet Chef
Managed a team to produce large batch recipes in a high volume/fast paced environment
Executed buffet and plated meals for weddings and corporate events up to 650 people
In charge of writing recipes, cost of goods, food safety, and implementing training for staff
Personally prepared wedding tastings for brides and grooms
Simultaneously ran the Beer Garden smokehouse restaurant on property
Showcased various culinary techniques such as sous vide, confit, braising, and soup making
Thomas Whigham and Associates (May 2018 - July 2019) · Private Chef
Created and organize a menu for private events
Utilized local farmer's markets
Catered business parties at international venues with a small staff
Tommy Bahama Restaurant (May 2016 – July 2019) · Corporate Trainer
Create an exceptional fine dining experience for the guest
Train new staff on steps of service and menu items when opening a new restaurant
Be well versed on the food/menu, wine, and mixed drinks
Baker and Wife (September 2015 - May 2016) · Pastry Chef
Created dessert items for the menu utilizing local and sustainable products
Managed dessert inventory
Designed seasonal dessert menus
Cafe Tu Tu Tango (August 2013-September 2015) · Sous Chef
In charge of purchasing, scheduling, payroll, and labor control
Used culinary creativity to execute bi-weekly menu additions.
Ordered and prepared for restaurant buy outs regularly of 200-1000 guests.
Cafe Tu Tu Tango (April 2011 - August 2013) · Kitchen Supervisor and Head Saucier
Observed and guided team members to properly execute tasks
Produced all sauces and base preparation for the restaurant
Created specials for menu additions
Baked all desserts from scratch
Kouzzina by Cat Cora, Walt Disney World (December 2010 - April 2011) · Cook 1
Set up individual stations (front and back sauté, pantry, flatbreads, fry, and expo)
Filled out spoilage and count sheets
Worked all stations with a sense of urgency and cleanliness
Gained knowledge of authentic Greek cuisine
Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk Resort Main Kitchen (February 2010 - April 2011) · Cook 1
Reviewed prep list and items on hand
Produced bulk recipe batches for Kouzzina line, ESPN Zone, and Bakery
Assembled cold items for concierge lounge
Practiced well time management and sanitation while completing prep list
Sci Fi Dine-In Theatre, Walt Disney World (August 2009 - February 2010) · Cook 1
Assisted in line set up and preparation
Cross trained on all stations
Created dishes under high volume
Helped Chefs with inventory
Prepped and executed the Party of the Senses in Epcot, Food and Wine Festival