Alfonso I. Lozano
Woodbridge,NJ
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Knowledgeable with proven track record of strategic leadership and business development. Successfully led initiatives that resulted in significant revenue growth and enhanced client relationships. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lyft Driver
Lyft
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring passenger satisfaction throughout rides.
- Navigated efficiently using GPS tools to optimize routes and reduce wait times.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and safety standards for passenger comfort.
- Adapted quickly to changing traffic conditions, ensuring timely arrivals at destinations.
- Managed ride requests efficiently, prioritizing high-demand areas during peak hours.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with diverse groups of riders daily.
Assistant Manager
Pino's Pizzeria and Restaurant
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders to maintain stock availability.
- Assisted with financial reporting, tracking expenses and revenue accurately.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Head Chef
Pino's Pizzeria and Restaurant
09.2019 - 01.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and efficient workflow.
- Developed and executed seasonal menus, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative dish creation.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering practices.
- Implemented cost control measures, streamlining operations while maintaining high-quality food standards.
- Conducted regular quality checks on dishes before service, ensuring consistency in presentation and taste.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen cleanliness, consistently passing inspections with exemplary ratings.
Head Chef
Vinnys Pizza & Pasta
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Trained new team members on culinary techniques and kitchen equipment operation for skill enhancement.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize service efficiency and improve guest experience.
- Resolved conflicts within the team promptly, fostering a positive work environment and teamwork spirit.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Partner/Head Chef
Dominic's RC Italian Restaurant
06.2000 - 12.2015
- Led strategic partnerships to enhance business development initiatives and drive revenue growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on strategic objectives.
- Presented insights and recommendations to executive leadership, influencing organizational strategy and direction.
- Monitored partner performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
- Oversaw kitchen equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring reliable performance and longevity of crucial appliances.
- Cultivated dynamic and supportive kitchen environment, fostering teamwork and effective communication among staff.
- Achieved recognition in renowned culinary publications, elevating restaurant's status and attracting wider clientele.
- Negotiated with vendors for better pricing, improving profit margins without compromising on ingredient quality.
- Streamlined kitchen operations to enhance efficiency, implementing new inventory management system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sorjuana De Quiroz
Colon, El SalvadorSkills
- Time management
- Customer service
- kitchen operations and management
- quality control consistency
- inventory management
- Safety protocols
- Relationship building
- vendor relations and ordering
- Schedule management
- Equipment monitoring
- Processes and procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Pino's Pizzeria and Restaurant
01.2025 - 09.2025
Lyft Driver
Lyft
10.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Pino's Pizzeria and Restaurant
09.2019 - 01.2025
Head Chef
Vinnys Pizza & Pasta
01.2016 - 09.2019
Partner/Head Chef
Dominic's RC Italian Restaurant
06.2000 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Sorjuana De Quiroz