AARON CUROTTO PRADO
Centreville,VA
Summary
Decisive Kitchen Manager experienced in all restaurant stations. Achieved operational efficiency by coordinating staff schedules, assignments, and resources to meet high demand. Focused on delivering high-quality, cost-effective ingredients while maintaining customer satisfaction through strong relationship-building and crew leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen manager
Cooper's hawk
Ashburn, Virginia
04.2020 - Current
- Directed [Number] kitchen staff, maintaining high performance and effective teamwork.
- Organized multi-day production of special dish components and coordinated smooth transitions to other team members.
- Coordinated receiving of incoming deliveries and proper storage, ensuring optimal rotation of perishables to minimize spoilage.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service in a timely manner.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback.
Kitchen Manager
Cheesecake Factory
Fairfax, Virginia
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Ensured kitchen staff adhered to preparation, portioning, and presentation standards.
- Created and disseminated weekly menus and coordinated related supplies.
- Maintained high stocking standards by rotating ingredients and cleaning storage areas.
Service Manager
Chipotle Grill
Chantilly, Virginia
01.2011 - 09.2016
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant service and customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain a positive dining experience.
- Trained and mentored staff on food safety and quality standards.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Monitored cleanliness and organization of the restaurant environment consistently.
Backroom Team Member
Target
Chantilly, Virginia
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Received and sorted incoming merchandise with the team for storage or immediate restocking.
- Organized backroom inventory for efficient stock management.
- Received and sorted incoming merchandise with team for storage or immediate restocking.
- Assisted with unloading and sorting merchandise deliveries.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in backroom areas.
Education
High School -
San Antonio
Lima, Callao, PeruSkills
- Kitchen operations
- Menu Development
- Food safety
- Culinary training
- Culinary Presentation
- Inventory Control
- Cost Control
- High-volume dining
- Catering Oversight
- Staff management
- Team Management
- Employee scheduling
- Scheduling
- Performance evaluation
- Staff training and development
- Purchasing
- Customer Service
- Client relations
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Verbal and written communication
LANGUAGE
Spanish Fluent, English Fluent
Timeline
Kitchen manager
Cooper's hawk
04.2020 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Cheesecake Factory
02.2016 - 03.2020
Service Manager
Chipotle Grill
01.2011 - 09.2016
Backroom Team Member
Target
01.2010 - 02.2016
High School -
San Antonio