Alexander Alvarado
West New York
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food quality and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Coach House Steakhouse
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and consistency across all menu items.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on culinary techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed seasonal menus that enhanced guest experience and showcased local ingredients.
- Implemented inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize supply usage.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
- Conducted regular kitchen inspections to maintain hygiene standards and compliance with regulations.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Sous Chef
Buena Vista Restaurant and Bar
06.2018 - 03.2025
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
Cook's Assistant
John Sullivan's
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted in prepping ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as food items, utensils, and equipment.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware between tasks.
- Heated prepared foods in ovens or on grills according to recipes or instructions.
Cook
Brazeiro Churrasqueria
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Education
Food Protection Course
NYC Health Academy
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Menu Memorization
- Kitchen Organization
- Supervising Food Prep
- Portion Control
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Supervising food prep
- Menu development
- Menu memorization
- Cost control
- Employee scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Sous Chef
Coach House Steakhouse
03.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
Buena Vista Restaurant and Bar
06.2018 - 03.2025
Cook's Assistant
John Sullivan's
01.2017 - 06.2018
Cook
Brazeiro Churrasqueria
01.2016 - 01.2017
Food Protection Course
NYC Health Academy