Creative Chef with specialty in Southern Brazilian cuisine. Experience includes 3 years in high-volume, successful restaurants. Manages fast-paced kitchens while remaining poised and calm. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service. Results-focused hospitality professional with strength in music and the culinary arts. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Skills
Quality Assurance
Production Scheduling
Staff Scheduling
Culinary Trends
Quality Assessment
Customer Service
Quality Control
Coordinating Kitchen Staff
Quality Control and Oversight
Verbal and Written Communication
Standards Compliance
Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
Sanitation and Cleaning
Safe Food Handling
Team Collaboration
Team Leadership
Relationship Building
Experience
09/2019 to 06/2022
Gaucho ChefFogo De Chao – Kansas City, MO,
Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Managed kitchen operations for [Number] locations.
Maintained orderly kitchen environment to reduce wasted time searching for ingredients, utensils and [Type] items.
Supervised kitchen staff of [Number] individuals, delivering on-the-fly training and mentoring to improve skills.
Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
04/2022 to 04/2022
Club DJFogo De Chao – King Of Prussia, PA,
Played mix of songs which matched station format and avoided dead air by closely monitoring length of each song.
Called out to guests via microphone, encouraging dancing and participation in upbeat songs at weddings and other celebrations.
Participated in promotional events in local community, met fans and clients and offered professional station representation.
Communicated with venue owners to determine music preferences, scheduling and anticipated event attendance.
Facilitated written contract completion for bookings.
Mixed, cut and sampled recorded music using DJ controllers, CDJs, or DJ mixers.
Performed sound checks to verify proper equipment operation.
06/2020 to 10/2020
Deli WorkerPublix – City, STATE,
Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
Distributed new item samples to customers to provide opportunities for individuals to try products before purchase.
Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
11/2017 to 09/2019
Gaucho ChefSanta Lucia – City, STATE,
Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
07/2018 to 07/2018
DJLake Lanier Margaritaville – City, STATE,
Played mix of songs which matched station format and avoided dead air by closely monitoring length of each song.
Called out to guests via microphone, encouraging dancing and participation in upbeat songs at weddings and other celebrations.
Met with clients and discussed options for music and particular songs for each special event.
Utilized well-developed communication, active listening and engagement skills when interviewing guests, speaking with callers and taking song requests on-air.
Participated in promotional events in local community, met fans and clients and offered professional station representation.
Found and researched stories and cutting news to maintain accuracy of station.
Education and Training
Expected in 04/2019
High School Diploma: Mountain View High School - Lawrenceville, GA GPA:
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