Chef Consultant Head
Resume:
Gustavo A. Navarrete
E-mail *******.**@*****.***; ********.*******@*****.***
OVERVIEW
Experienced Chef with 30+ years in the industry. Skilled in creating complex and innovative dishes, managing staff and kitchen operations, and maintaining exceptional standards of hygiene. Highly creative with a flair for developing unique and flavorful dishes.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Successful banquet & catering experience for over 4,000 guests.
Acted as consultant, trainer and developmental specialist with strong knowledge of planning and scheduling & cooking techniques.
Successful consulting strategies to increase sales. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Designed and implemented food service facilities and operations/management systems.
Defined kitchen processes, optimized inventory procedures, and created recipes.
Evaluated and identified suppliers.
Food waste and cost analysis.
Responsible for kitchen management.
Hands on while training all newly hired staff.
Created seasonal menu plan and schedule.
Mentored and trained staff, improving employee engagement and performance. THE PURSUIT WINE BAR & KITCHEN Washington, DC
Chef Consultant, Anoranza, LLC September 2021 to
Chef Starter / Head Chef September 2023
As an opening Chef responsible for kitchen management and sales management.
Hands on while training all newly hired staff.
Created seasonal menu plan and schedule.
Managed scheduling, payroll and food cost while ensuring all areas are maintained.
Mentored and trained staff, improving the employee engagement and performance. AÑORANZA CREATIVE FUSION CUISINE Miami, FL
Private Chef / Chef Consultant Jan 2021
FIGAT CHEF’S KITCHEN LLC Miami, FL
Executive Chef / Owner 2019-2020
DESPENSA Creative Cuisine Miami, FL
Chef Consultant & Start-up Head Chef 2018-2019
Spanish-Mediterranean-Latin & Caribbean Fusion
Developed recipes, menus and administrative procedures.
Kitchen staff recruiting and training.
TAD TAVERM Martinsville, VA
Chef Consultant, Anoranza, LLC September 2023 to
Head Chef July 2025
PERSONAL CHEF Miami, FL
Private Events & Caterings 2016 – 2018
LAGO RESTAURANT Doral, FL
Chef Consultant & Start-up Head Chef 2015 - 2016
JAGUAR CORPORATI Coconut Grove, FL
Kitchen Manager 2011 – 2015
CULINARY PROFESSOR & PERSONAL CHEF Puerto Rico & Miami, FL Banquet Events & Caterings 2010 – 2011
PLATOS RESTAURANT & BANQUET SERVICE Isla Verde, P.R. Executive Chef & Banquet Manager 2005 to 2010
Oversee food production and banquet functions for restaurant specializing in Puerto Rican, Spanish, Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine.
Directly supervise all production staff while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.
Promote teamwork and constantly motivate employees to be proud of what they do.
Developed recipes, menus, and food purchase specifications.
Implemented and enforced administrative procedures. Provided Marketing and Sales Strategy Advised, to develop outside Catering Business
In charge of Banquet Special Events / Catering sales & production.
Maintain a constant cost analysis to stay within budget.
Implemented Platos@Home, a daily catering service for upscale clients.
Implemented, coordinated, and trained staff for a professional baseball stadium kitchen in Carolina, Puerto Rico AMAPOLA CAFÉ Old San Juan, P.R.
Chef Consultant 2005
Developed recipes, menus and administrative procedures.
Kitchen staff recruiting and training
PLATOS RESTAURANT & BAR Isla Verde, P.R.
Consultant 2004-2005
Marketing, advertising, business strategies
Recipes & menu development
FREE LANCE 1994-2004
Consultant
Advertising & productions campaigns for clients in the food & restaurant business in Venezuela, Miami, Ecuador, Bogotá, New York, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, Spain & Guatemala LA COCINA DEL CURRO RESTAURANT Isla Verde, P.R.
Executive Sous Chef 1991-1994
In charge of the kitchen operations & staff supervision SPECIAL EVENTS: Head Chef in Charge
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL AGENTS (ASTA) Istanbul, Turkey TURKEY CHAPTER 2010
Puertorrican Cuisine - Gala banquet for 1,000 ASTA Members
Host Chef
SEIU / QUADRENNIAL NORTH AMERICAN CONVENTION Old San Juan, PR EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, CTW, CLC July 15, 2009 Banquet Event for 4,600 members
CUARTEL DE BALLAJÁ” in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
PUERTORRICAN NIGHTS Chicago, IL
Puerto Rico Convention Bureau 2009
Taste of Puerto Rico for Travel Agency Owners
Host Chef
THE GOVERNOR’S RECEPTION San Juan, PR
For the National Guard Association August 25, 2007
United States (NGAUS)
Dinner for 4,000 soldiers & relatives
Central Park in San Juan, Puerto Rico
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals-Certificate # FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER
ESCUELA HOSTERÍA DE VALENCIA-SPAIN
Spanish Food Seminars
MEDITERRANEAN CULINARY-ALBAYZÍN-GRANADA-SPAIN
Spanish, French and Italian Food –Chef d Cuisine
ESCUELA HOTELERA DE SAN JUAN-PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rican & International Cuisine- Cum Laude
UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
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