Executive Chef Kitchen Staff
Resume:
michel martinez
Executive chef/AGM
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
***********@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Executive Chef/Owner
Chef X-Green Cove Springs, FL
September 2021 to Present
• Led a team of XX culinary professionals in the daily operations of a high-volume kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation
• Developed and implemented innovative menu concepts, incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends to enhance guest experience
• Managed food inventory, ordering, and cost control measures to optimize profitability while maintaining high standards of quality
• Collaborated with vendors to source the freshest ingredients at competitive prices, resulting in XX% reduction in food costs
• Created and standardized recipes for consistent execution across all menu items, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Implemented rigorous sanitation practices and conducted regular inspections to maintain compliance with health department regulations
• Trained kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, plating presentations, portion control, and adherence to recipe specifications
• Oversaw scheduling and staffing needs based on business volume while controlling labor costs within budgetary constraints
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable contracts for purchasing equipment and supplies
• Introduced new cooking methods and equipment that improved efficiency by XX%, reducing preparation time without compromising quality
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for kitchen staff members, providing constructive feedback for professional growth opportunities
• Collaborated with front-of-house management team to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen operations and dining room service
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols related to handling sharp objects, hot surfaces, chemicals, etc
• Participated in menu tastings with executive leadership team to provide input on flavor profiles, dish composition, and overall menu design strategy
Self-Employed Entrepreneur
Martinez Art Shop-Green Cove Springs, FL
April 2019 to Present
Homemade home decór Art.
Kitchen Manager
Island Wing Company-Jacksonville, FL
October 2019 to March 2020
• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Establish portion sizes
• Schedule kitchen staff shifts
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends Assistant General Manager
Smash jax-Jacksonville, FL
August 2018 to March 2019
Executive chef: help with the creation of recipes. Implemented a few of my own. hired, trained, developed team and team leaders to succeed and retain information but challenging them by creating and featuring their personal recipes. Made sure kitchen is compliant of state laws. Cleanliness is my forte. AGM: help with the training and Development of FOH staff, set rules and regulations in place, count down drawers at closing, PNL. Had keys to the building, alarm codes, safe codes etc. Ran full shifts as an AGM/ Executive Chef.
Sous Chef de Cuisine
Fionn McCools Irish Pub and Restaurant-Ponte Vedra, FL February 2018 to August 2018
Oversaw all aspects of the B.O.H.
Inventory, ordering, schedules, hiring, recipe creator, menu creation, PNL as well as cleaning lists, meetings, training and development, special quarterly tasks. Intermediate salesperson
RMI FLORIDA-Jacksonville, FL
September 2017 to February 2018
Door-to-Door. Sales person.
Forklift operator
Del Monte Produce Inc-Mendota, IL
June 2014 to September 2017
Forklift operator, tractor operator, heavy machinery operator, sanitation crew. Junior chef
DEER PARK COUNTRY CLUB-Oglesby, IL
February 2012 to October 2014
Trained with executive chef (Andres Cabrera) in the creation of dishes, Par systems setting up for Weddings, Special events, Private corporate events. From kitchen cleanliness, to maintaining everything pertaining B.O.H. operations, he thought me on paper and visual how to run a successful team as an executive chef. Corporate Trainer
Red Robin-Chicago, IL
February 2008 to 2012
Hired, trained and developed teams across the U.S.A. (13 stores,12 states.) 6 week hiring-training period .
From dishwasher to kitchen manager, helped develop 100's of people to retain information and execute according to company's standards.
Crew Chief
Portillos Restaurant-Chicago, IL
January 2003 to 2008
Started in high school as a part-time job.
Line cook, trainer, crew chief.
Open and re-trained stores across illinois.
• Worked in a high pressure environment
• Maintained quality control
• Helped train new employees
Education
Associate in Criminology
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL
August 2007 to May 2008
None
Skills
• kitchen
• Chef
• POS
• Knife skills
• Cooking
• training
• Team Player
• Baking
• Management
• Door-to-Door Experience
• Culinary Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation
• Supervising Experience
• Catering
• Restaurant Management
• Presentation Skills
• Menu Planning
• Food Safety
• Profit & Loss
• Pricing
• Banquet Experience
• Sales
• Inventory Control
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Conflict Management
• Merchandising
• Microsoft Office
• Restaurant Experience
• Forecasting
• Purchasing
• Quality Assurance
• Recruiting
Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe Manager
Forklift Certification
Assessments
General manager (hospitality) — Proficient
November 2020
Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements Full results: Proficient
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