Andrew Hunte
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Hardworking, eager, determined, compassionate, empathetic and quality driven. These are the words that would best describe not only my character but also my management style. I am always striving to learn and teach those around me to be better. Working in various fields of this industry has given me the experience to operate at a high level in many aspects across multiple roles. Those experiences have given the necessary temperament and tools to adjust to situations quickly, problem solve and achieve a desirable result in difficult situations. Highly motivated, craving knowledge and experiences in this industry is what keeps everyday interesting and drives the motivation needed to give the utmost care to every project.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
The Standard Hotel
12.2022 - Current
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Reduced Food cost by 8 percentage points through contract negotiations and sourcing of local products through local vendors.
- Created and developed a new Inventory system that aided in reducing food cost.
- Created New Lido Bayside Grill Dinner Menu, April 2023.
- Involved in the hiring process at all levels of th Culinary Department.
- Acted as Interim Executive Chef from March 2023 to October 2023.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for all level of culinary staff.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Created Special Menus for Special Chef's Table events.
Sous Chef
The Standard Hotel
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Created and executed a Miami Spice menu for 2022.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Responsible for day to day scheduling of kitchen staff.
- Responsible for tracking and logging all payroll of kitchen staff.
- Shared responsibility of day to day ordering to ensure inventory was stocked to execute the day to day running of the kitchen.
- Maintaining food and safety standards in accordance with Florida Health Department regulations.
- Ensuring the guest experience was of the utmost concern and at the highest level.
- Executing banquet style events.
Junior Sous Chef
The Seven Dials
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Shared responsibility with the Sous Chef in maintaining high food quality standards.
- Responsible for the ordering of produce and proteins for the upcoming week to ensure a fully stocked inventory for the expected business levels.
- Maintaining food and safety quality in accordance with Florida Health Department Regulations.
- Ensuring an amazing guest experience through food quality and presentation.
Head Cook
The Seven Dials
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Trained new hires in recipe preparation and cooking techniques to ensure the standards required were always met.
- Storing of all inventory in accordance to First in First out (FIFO) standards.
- Minimizing lost through utilization of inventory in a timely manner.
Line Cook
The Seven Dials
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Cooking, presenting and seasoning food at the quality demanded by the chef.
- Following recipes created by the chef to ensure each dish was kept at the standard of quality set by the chef.
- Adjusting dishes to meet any dietary concerns or restrictions a guest may have.
- Stocking my station fully to ensure service was as smooth as possible during peak times.
- Cooking in a way that followed strict food and safety handling guidelines.
Prep Cook
Briza On The Bay
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Trained in the importance of Food safety handling techniques.
- Trained in the proper storage of food and inventory to follow First in First Out (FIFO) standards.
- Trained in the proper handling of knives and kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Trained in the proper cleaning and sanitization techniques.
- Operated as part of a team that executed banquets.
- Prepare recipes in accordance to recipe guides and Chef instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Combermere Secondary School
Bridgetown, Barbados06.2006
Skills
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Food Preparation
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- High-Volume Environments
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Safe Food Handling
- Employee Scheduling
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Servsafe Certified
- International Food Safety Manager Certified
Accomplishments
- Part of a team that won Best Restaurant in Coral Gables by Miami New Times in 2019.
- Lido Bayside Grill voted Best Outdoor Dining, Miami New Times, 2023.
- Created Lido Bayside Grill dinner menu, April 2023.
- Reduced food cost by 8% by sourcing local ingredients and negotiating favorable contracts.
- Created and Developed new Inventory system that contributed to 8 point reduction in food cost.
Certification
- Serve Safe Certified
- International Food Safety Manager Certified
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
The Standard Hotel
12.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
The Standard Hotel
12.2020 - 12.2022
Junior Sous Chef
The Seven Dials
02.2019 - 02.2020
Head Cook
The Seven Dials
09.2018 - 02.2019
Line Cook
The Seven Dials
02.2016 - 09.2018
Prep Cook
Briza On The Bay
09.2015 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Combermere Secondary School
- Serve Safe Certified
- International Food Safety Manager Certified
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