Executive chef

Hugo Salazar

**************@*****.*** 760-***-**** cathedral city, CA

SUMMARY

Accomplished Chef with 24 years of culinary experience, currently serving as Executive Chef at Melvyn’s Restaurant, specializing in maintaining high food quality and hospitality standards. Proven expertise in menu development, inventory management, and staff supervision across diverse culinary settings. Skilled in creating innovative, cuisine-appropriate menus and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Seeking Chef role to leverage advanced culinary skills and leadership abilities. WORK EXPERIENCE

Melvyn’s Restaurant at Ingleside Inn Palm Springs

Executive Chef Oct 2023 - Present

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to high food quality and hospitality standards.

• Expedite orders efficiently to maintain a seamless flow of dishes.

• Manage kitchen staff and maintain inventory at optimal levels, ensuring availability of necessary products and supplies.

Acrisure Arena Palm Springs, CA

Chef Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

• Supervised staff to ensure timely and accurate food preparation for premium suites.

• Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

• Implemented systematic labeling and storage processes to enhance operational efficiency. Sun Lakes Country Club Palm Springs, CA

Chef Feb 2019 - Mar 2022

• Re-trained kitchen staff to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety and health standards.

• Developed innovative menus and cooking procedures tailored for curbside and home delivery services, adapting to changing customer needs.

• Managed prime cost and food cost calculations to maintain operational efficiency and profitability during the pandemic.

Babaloo Restaurant & Lounge Palm Springs, CA

Chef Nov 2015 - Feb 2019

• Directed the hiring process for both front and back of house staff to ensure a cohesive team environment.

• Facilitated order management to maintain efficient kitchen operations and timely service.

• Managed equipment procurement and developed comprehensive menu plans to enhance dining experiences. Kaiser Grill Palm Desert Palm Springs, CA

Chef Oct 2010 - Nov 2015

• Expedited orders to sustain a steady flow of dishes and ensured operational efficiency.

• Managed kitchen inventory effectively to maintain low food costs and support high-volume operations.

• Ensured compliance with health and food safety standards, consistently exceeding requirements. Palm Springs Convention Center

Banquet Sous Chef May 2005 - Oct 2010

• Supported the Executive Chef in preparing event cuisine, consistently maintaining high culinary standards.

• Coordinated event logistics, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to schedules.

• Managed event operations to ensure smooth and up-to-date execution. Passionate Creations Los Angeles, CA

Chef Oct 2000 - May 2005

• Catered diverse events, ranging from intimate dinners to large gatherings for up to 200 guests, ensuring personalized culinary experiences.

• Developed customized menus across Asian, French, Italian, Spanish, and fusion cuisines, aligning with clients' preferences, budgets, and ingredient availability. EDUCATION

Le Cordon Bleu Académie D'Art Culinaire

Culinary Arts Degree, Culinary Arts

Paris, France

2001

California School of Culinary Arts

Associate of Arts, Culinary Arts

Pasadena, CA

2000

CERTIFICATIONS

Safe Serve

CPR

First Aid

SKILLS

Expert Knowledge of the Restaurant or Organization’s Cuisine • Developing Unique and Cuisine-Appropriate Menus • Advanced Culinary Skills, Including Food Preparation, Flavor Pairings, and Other Cooking Best Practices.

• Maintaining the Kitchen and Surrounding Areas in Conditions That Meet the Company Standards and Health Code Regulations • Monitoring Inventory and Purchasing Supplies and Food From Approved Vendors • Ability to Develop Unique Recipes • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Time Management and Organization • Comfortable Training, Directing, and Supervising Kitchen Staff • Exceptional Leadership Skills, Including Motivation and Goal-Setting • Bilingual in English and Spanish • Certified in Safe Serve, CPR, and First Aid.

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