Executive Sous Chef & Kitchen Operations Leader
Resume:
Luis Chapeton
Los Angeles, CA *****
424-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced culinary and kitchen operations leader with over 7 years of progressive experience in high-volume restaurants, hospitality, and fine dining environments. Proven background in kitchen management, staff development, inventory control, food safety compliance, scheduling, and maintaining high-quality food standards. Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-location operations and leading teams in fast-paced environments. Professional Experience
Executive Sous Chef
La Popular — Los Angeles, CA
September 2025 – October 2026
● Oversee daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
● Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff to improve efficiency and performance
● Maintain consistency and quality standards across all menu items
● Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and food ordering to control costs and reduce waste
● Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
● Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and seasonal updates
● Coordinate prep, line execution, and service flow during peak operations
● Reduce labor and food costs through strategic scheduling and inventory management Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager
Bonaventure Brewing Company — Los Angeles, CA
June 2025 – October 2025
● Oversaw all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and efficiency
● Designed and developed menus in collaboration with ownership and FOH management
● Supervised food preparation, plating, and service execution
● Hired, trained, and onboarded kitchen staff including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
● Managed labor scheduling and controlled labor costs
● Conducted staff evaluations and maintained a productive kitchen culture
● Enforced sanitation standards and food safety procedures in compliance with health regulations
● Managed inventory, vendor ordering, and kitchen budgets
● Assisted with catering, events, specials, and promotional menu development
● Acted as liaison between BOH and FOH teams to maintain smooth operations Chef de Partie
Straight Wharf Restaurant — Nantucket, MA
March 2025 – June 2025 (Seasonal)
● Prepared and executed high-quality dishes in a fine dining environment
● Coordinated with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service operations
● Maintained sanitation and food safety standards
● Assisted with prep management and station organization
● Supported the Executive Chef’s culinary vision and daily operations Kitchen Manager
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse — Valencia, CA / Burbank, CA / Orange, CA / Grand Rapids, MI December 2022 – February 2025
● Managed day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple restaurant locations
● Oversaw prep sheets, inventory management, and ordering systems including US Foods and FreshPoint
● Conducted quality control checks and ensured food presentation standards
● Managed scheduling, labor, and staff development
● Enforced sanitation and food safety compliance
● Coordinated kitchen workflow during high-volume service periods
● Maintained inventory accuracy and monitored food cost controls
● Assisted line cooks, expo, and dish stations as needed to support operations Kitchen Supervisor
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse — Glendale, CA / Valencia, CA / Burbank, CA / West Covina, CA / Orange, CA
June 2022 – December 2022
● Supervised kitchen operations during manager absences
● Assisted with inventory, prep management, scheduling, and quality assurance
● Led and coached hourly kitchen staff
● Maintained communication between kitchen and dining room management
● Ensured high food quality and operational efficiency during service Line Cook
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse — Glendale, CA
November 2021 – June 2022
● Worked multiple certified stations including pasta, broiler, burgers, pizza, salads, and appetizers
● Maintained clean and organized workstations
● Prepared food according to recipe and temperature standards
● Supported team operations in a high-volume kitchen environment Cook 1
Universal Studios Hollywood — Los Angeles, CA
July 2018 – March 2019
● Prepared high-volume food service items while maintaining quality and presentation standards
● Maintained cleanliness and professionalism in a fast-paced hospitality environment
● Ensured food was fresh, properly prepared, and served efficiently to guests Education
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
Central City Value High School
Los Angeles, CA
Skills
● Kitchen Management
● Staff Training & Leadership
● Food Safety & Sanitation
● Inventory Management
● Scheduling & Labor Control
● Vendor Ordering
● Menu Development
● High-Volume Operations
● Quality Assurance
● Cost Control & P&L Awareness
● Team Leadership
● Fine Dining & Casual Dining Experience
Relocating back to Los Angeles
Skills:
Transportation, Sales, Food Production, Cash register, Menu planning, Menu Planning, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Delivery Driver Experience, Fast Food, Cooking, Kitchen Experience, Excel, Time management, Hospitality, English, Microsoft Office, Restaurant Experience, Food handling, Food Prep, Team Member, Leadership, Food Service, Driver's license, Guest services, Writing Skills, Culinary Experience, Food safety, Food handling, Spanish, Food Handling, Catering, Serving, Meal Preparation, Retail Sales, Cash handling, Pricing, Cooking, Communications, Inventory Control, Spanish, Kitchen experience, Supervising experience, Customer service, Delivery Driver Experience, Computer skills, Food Safety, Microsoft Word, Kitchen management, Cash Handling, Host/Hostess, Supervising Experience, Restaurant experience, Guest Services, Kitchen Management Experience, Customer Service
References:
Moises Reyes
Peter Kim
Covian Lopez
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