Adolfo Leger
Miami,FL
Summary
Results-focused professional with many years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development. Maintains accurate paperwork for scheduling, payroll, and employee records.
Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Adolfo Leger Catering LLC
Miami , FL
10.2018 - Current
Lead Cook
Bon Apptit Management
MIAMI, FL
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
Private Chef
Casa de campo hotels
Romana, RD
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Planned and prepared meals for private clients according to dietary requirements and preferences.
- Ordered food supplies, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Created menus with seasonal produce while maintaining a budget.
Food and Beverage Manager
Hodelpa Hotels
Santo Domingo, RD
06.2010 - 10.2013
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, cost management, menu planning and customer service.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for all restaurant operations to ensure compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Organized special events such as banquets, receptions, weddings and other social functions to ensure successful execution of services.
Line Cook Supervisor
Deli-bely
Santo Domingo, RD
07.2006 - 10.2010
- Directed, supervised, and trained line cooks in preparation of dishes according to recipes and established standards.
- Ensured food items were prepared in a timely manner while adhering to quality control standards.
- Monitored daily operations of kitchen staff to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
Education
Culinary Arts -
Dominico Americano University
Santo Domingo, RD05-2012
Associate of Business Administration -
Universidad Catolica Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, RD01-2011
High School Diploma -
San Juan Bautista
Santo Domingo, RD07-2005
Skills
- Event Catering
- Budgeting and cost control
- Team Management
- Menu Planning
- Client Relationship Building
- Kitchen Management
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Inventory supervision
- Training and mentoring
- Food safety management
- Event Planning
- Culinary staff management
- Food presentation
- Dish preparation
- Culinary expertise
- Equipment Inspection
- Food Safety
- Cost Control
- Labor Management
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Menu design
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Event Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Payroll Administration
Timeline
Private Chef
Adolfo Leger Catering LLC
10.2018 - Current
Lead Cook
Bon Apptit Management
10.2016 - 10.2020
Private Chef
Casa de campo hotels
10.2014 - 10.2015
Food and Beverage Manager
Hodelpa Hotels
06.2010 - 10.2013
Line Cook Supervisor
Deli-bely
07.2006 - 10.2010
Culinary Arts -
Dominico Americano University
Associate of Business Administration -
Universidad Catolica Santo Domingo
High School Diploma -
San Juan Bautista