Executive Chef, Exec Sous Chef, Chef Manager

KEVIN J. LUGO RIVERA

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EXECUTIVE CHEF HOSPITALITY & HIGH-VOLUME OPERATIONS Executive Chef with 22 years of progressive culinary leadership experience overseeing high-volume kitchens, catering, banquets, and institutional foodservice operations. Proven expertise in culinary excellence, food safety, cost control, team development, and operational systems. Known for calm leadership, strong people management, and delivering consistent, hospitable guest experiences aligned with company standards. CORE COMPETENCIES

Culinary Leadership & Kitchen Operations SOP & Kitchen Systems Food Safety & HACCP Menu Development & Diverse Cooking Styles Food Cost Analysis & Waste Reduction Inventory, Purchasing & Receiving Labor Management & Scheduling Training, Coaching & Documentation Guest Experience & Hospitality Problem Solving & Attention to Detail MS Word, Excel & Kitchen Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chef / Catering Manager – Mannah Inc. (Northrop Grumman), Apopka, FL Jan 2024 – Present

Oversee daily culinary operations ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant food production. Maintain preparation logs, temperature records, inventories, and product usage systems. Lead menu planning for high-volume service and catered events. Manage food costs, purchasing, and inventory to minimize waste. Train and coach staff, providing documentation and performance feedback.

Restaurant Manager – Seminole County Public Schools Sep 2021 – Apr 2023

Managed high-volume kitchen operations across multiple locations. Enforced food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures. Supervised and coached staff with written evaluations. Controlled labor and food costs while maintaining quality standards. Additional Leadership Experience

Mannah Gourmet Foods & Catering Services – Chef / Catering Manager Giano Gelato & Café – Operations Manager / Culinary Training Manager Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (Walt Disney World) – Cook I Kevin’s Kitchen Creations – Catering & Private Chef Services EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Degree – Culinary Arts & Baking & Pastry, Summa Cum Laude Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) – Active HACCP Certified – NEHA LANGUAGES

English Spanish

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