Experience

Copa Vida

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • 2021 - Present

  • Assessed and prepared annual budgets decreasing COGS by 7% & increasing profit margins by 14%• Recruited, onboarded, & trained Net + 13 staff• Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes for a staff of 28 FOH & BOH employees• Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.• Led New Operations Team for 2 new locations in the Los Angeles area.• Developed & implemented new Ready-to-Eat menu and distribution practices for 2 new locations in the Los Angeles area

• Kitchen Manager

  • 2019 - 2021

  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales including Catering for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2020 postseason• Delegated food preparation duties for seasonal menu 3 times a year• Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget• Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature 2 times per shift• Enhanced sales by promoting seasonal products and assisting with creative menu selections

• Lead Line Cook

  • 2017 - 2019



Doubting Thomas

• Kitchen Manager

  • 2019 - 2019

  • Developed 15 recipes for a high concept, fast paced, Southern California cuisine restaurant, including a weekly special. • Hired, onboarded, & trained 5 line cooks in the span of 2 months to prepare for ongoing services. • Created and implemented inventory and ordering systems for 3 different purveyors while negotiating prices and keeping COGS to 28%. • Managed scheduling and kept labor to 21%• Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.• Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.



Mr. Pollo

• Lead Line Cook

  • 2017 - 2019



Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc., (SCADP)

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substance Abuse Counselor

  • 2015 - 2017