Executive Chef & Restaurant Operations Leader

SAMUEL CAMACHO

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Executive Chef and Restaurant Operations Leader with more than 25 years of culinary leadership experience. Proven success opening restaurants, developing profitable menus, leading high-performing kitchen teams, controlling food and labor costs, purchasing, inventory management, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Currently seeking a new Executive Chef or culinary leadership opportunity. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Sous Chef 2023 – March 2026

Ocean Club of Florida – Boynton Beach, FL

• Led daily culinary operations, supervised kitchen staff, maintained exceptional quality standards, coordinated food production, and ensured an outstanding guest experience. Executive Chef / General Manager 2021 – 2023

Papamigos Taqueria, Raw Bar & Sushi

• Opened the flagship restaurant and food truck, developed menus, managed front- and back-of-house operations, staffing, purchasing, inventory, and expansion to a second location. Owner / Executive Chef 2019 – 2021

Greentop Grill – South Carolina

• Opened and operated two successful restaurant locations while overseeing menu development, hiring, purchasing, labor management, and food costs.

Executive Chef 2017 – 2019

Farmer's Table – Boca Raton, FL

• Directed a farm-to-table culinary program using fresh local ingredients while managing quality, sanitation, labor, and food cost controls.

Executive Chef 2016 – 2017

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Orlando, FL

• Managed kitchen operations including hiring, scheduling, purchasing, training, food preparation, and food safety compliance.

Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef 1993 – 2013

Houston's Restaurant – Miami & Boca Raton, FL

• Corporate trainer and executive kitchen leader responsible for high-volume restaurant operations, menu execution, inventory management, and staff development. CORE COMPETENCIES

Executive Chef Leadership • Restaurant Management • Menu Development • Food & Labor Cost Control • Inventory & Purchasing • Kitchen Operations • Staff Development • Catering • Banquet Operations • P&L; Management • Food Safety • ServSafe • English & Spanish • Class A CDL EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Class A CDL Training – Miami, Florida

ServSafe Certified • Food Safety Certification • Class A CDL • Class B CDL • Hazmat Endorsement

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