Experience

PIADA ITALIAN STREET FOOD

• United States
• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chef-Restaurant Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

   Oversee team members while ensuring each guest is provided an authentic experience.  Responsible for the food, feel, and flow of the restaurant.  Schedule ordering/receiving, cost transfers, and inventory control of all food.  Effectively execute every catering order with excellence  Assists restaurant with production/preparation of catering orders  Interview, motivate and supports new hires/Team Members with in-store training.  Oversee food preparation and portion size  Control productivity; provide culinary leadership in areas of personal expertise; monitor presentations, garnishments, and sauces.  Participates in weekly chef meeting to discuss operations, sales goals, and upcoming orders.  Knowledgeable of Point of Sale and Catering Management Systems  Travel to various locations to train and monitor employees on proper work procedures and production of products to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses. Show less



Steam Theory Brewing Company

• Dallas, Texas, United States

• Culinary Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  ▪ Developed recipes and menus for catering events, i.e. wedding rehearsals, business meetings, etc. ▪ Interviewed, hired, trained, and directed all kitchen staff members ▪ Developed seasonal promotions to increase small business profit. ▪ Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing/preparation, to ensure food is sent out in high quality and acceptable manner. ▪ Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations. ▪ Performed some food preparations or service task such as cooking and serving food. ▪ Scheduled ordering/receiving, cost transfers, and inventory control of all food. ▪ Implemented walk-through and prep sheets including updating pars based on product mix ▪ Provided the highest quality of service to customers. ▪ Managed relationships with vendors, negotiating prices of ingredients and equipment that resulted in 10% savings on budget Show less



Junction Bar & Grill

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kitchen Manager

  • Jun 2020 - Apr 2021

  ▪ Developed recipes and menus based on the culinary wants in the city. ▪ Monitored freezer and refrigerator temperatures to ensure the quality of food served. ▪ Developed seasonal promotions to increase small business profit. ▪ Ensured that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion. ▪ Oversee ordering/receiving, cost transfers, and inventory control of all food. ▪ Always provided the highest quality of service to customers. ▪ Monitored and supervised every team member performance. ▪ Trained all new team members on each food station. ▪ Walked and checked off each kitchen staff on the line at end of each opening/closing shift. ▪ Cleaned and inspected equipment, kitchen appliances and work area to ensure cleanliness and functional operation Show less



Dave & Buster's Inc.

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Kitchen Manager

  • May 2017 - Dec 2018

  ▪ Cleaned and sanitized workstations and equipment ▪ Prepared and cooked every dish made to order ▪ Ensured that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion ▪ Covered, dated and correctly stored all food prep items ▪ Assisted team members at every workstation ▪ Always provided the highest quality of service to customers ▪ Monitored and supervised every team member performance ▪ Trained all new team members on each food station. ▪ Walked and checked off each kitchen staff on the line at end of each opening/closing shift Show less