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Adrian Romero
Glendale,AZ
Summary
A highly motivated and progressive professional with over 10 years of experience in upscale culinary establishments. Constantly praised as a reliable, hardworking individual capable of providing world class client experience. A proven relationship builder who connects people and fuels collaboration.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kimpton Hotels
Team Lead - Pastry
08.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Coached five team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Worked with banquet clients to ensure their vision for events was made possible
- Ensure adequate and timely delivery of ordered items for clients, including specialty requests
- Catered to VIP and high-end clientele to ensure world class customer experience
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
Scottsdale Fairmont Princess
Pastry Chef
02.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Managed in-restaurant, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations and personal events.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads.
Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community CollegeAvondale, AZ
Certification - Pastry And Restaurant Management from Culinary Science
05.2014
Glendale High SchoolGlendale, AZ
High School Diploma
05.2008
Skills
- Task Monitoring
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Quality Standards
- Technique Optimization
- Guest Satisfaction
- Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Customer Service
- Consulting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Team Lead - Pastry
Kimpton Hotels
08.2016 - 01.2020
Pastry Chef
Scottsdale Fairmont Princess
02.2014 - 08.2016
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Certification - Pastry And Restaurant Management from Culinary Science
Glendale High School
High School Diploma
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