High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Hi, I’m
Adrian Gonzalez
Chef
Miami,FL
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancing and doing temp jobs
CHEF
Job overview
- Private and Busy Charter Boat Cooking for 11 crew
- Chart
M/Y Muchos Mas
Chef
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
M/Y ALL INN / Trust Fun
Sole Chef
10.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
M/Y NEVER ENOUGH
CHEF
11.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Private and Heavy Charter Program Cooking for 7 crew and Guests Charter trips to Bahamas Private Trips with Owner, Family and friends up to 10 guests.
M/Y CLAIRE
CHEF
10.2019 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Private and Busy Charter Boat Cooking for 9 crew and Guests
- Charter trips to Bahamas and Florida Keys Broker Boat Show in Ft
- Lauderdale, prepping and plating Hors d'oevres Miami Boat Show week, Chefs Competition
M/Y LADY S
CHEF
02.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Private and Charter Boat Cooking for 8 crew and Guests Trips to Bahamas and Owners Estate for Easter Holidays cooking for 20 guests Broker Boat Show in Ft
- Lauderdale, prepping and plating Hors d'oevres
- Caribbean Season, Turks and Caicos, BVI'S, ST
- Thomas with guests Antigua Boat Show week, Chefs Competition
- Trip with Owner in St
- Martin and around Charter trip with guests.
M/Y ANDIAMO
CHEF
04.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- 1st owners
- Provisioning and Cooking all meals for crew and owners plus guests, up to 20 people including kids several Trips to The Bahamas and Keys 2nd owners
- Very busy celebrity party boat, last minute parties for up to 30 guests, welcome them with a variety of appetizers, Hors d'oevres and Specialty meal requests
- Also preparing meals for the kids, nannies, crew and staff that would show up randomly.
M/Y +LEJOS
CHEF
03.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Cooking all meals for crew and owners plus guests, up to 20 people including kids Busy weekends with last minute changes Also deckhand when owners were not on board, polishing, washing and other daily tasks. Trips to The Bahamas and Keys.
JOEY'S ITALIAN CAFÉ
SOUS CHEF
04.2013 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Supervise and prepare service catering to modern, exotic foods with a traditional Italian influence Execute a wide variety of specialty items to include fresh seafood, venison, buffalo and wild boar Place orders for produce and supplies maintaining a consistent kitchen inventory
- Assist with special event coordination, create daily menu changes and coordinate staff schedules
- Maintain highest standards associated with Goldman Properties such as Park Central Hotel Resort, Wynwood Kitchen, and The Hotel at Miami Beach
M/Y GIAOLA LU
CHEF
11.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Provisioning and Cooking all meals for a Mexican Family of 10-12 persons + 6 Crew members Mexican Food but I was able to offer them a variety of other Cuisines
LA SCIERIE
LINE COOK
12.2011 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Busy winter season
- In charge of the pastry and desserts station but also experienced the salads, hot appetizers and Entrees stations
- Catered for 900 people NewYears Eve party along with other events.
Education
SWISS INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN CULINARY ARTS
University Overview
Skills
Green Card
French
Italian
Mediterranean
Mexican Cuisine
Baking and Pastry
Culinary Presentation
Food Styling
Administration
Accounting
STCW 95
ENG 1
Menu development
Food quality
Food safety and sanitation
Food presentation
Socialmedia - Instagram
Socialmedia - Instagram
highseasdelights
chefadrian_g
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Interests
Beach/ Outdoors
Family
Self development
Business
Timeline
Chef
M/Y Muchos Mas
06.2024 - Current
Sole Chef
M/Y ALL INN / Trust Fun
10.2023 - 05.2024
CHEF
M/Y NEVER ENOUGH
11.2020 - 01.2023
CHEF
M/Y CLAIRE
10.2019 - 10.2020
CHEF
M/Y LADY S
02.2018 - 10.2019
CHEF
M/Y ANDIAMO
04.2017 - 02.2018
CHEF
M/Y +LEJOS
03.2016 - 04.2017
CHEF
M/Y GIAOLA LU
11.2015 - 01.2016
SOUS CHEF
JOEY'S ITALIAN CAFÉ
04.2013 - 03.2016
LINE COOK
LA SCIERIE
12.2011 - 03.2012
CHEF
Freelancing and doing temp jobs
SWISS INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN CULINARY ARTS
05.2012