Bethany Batista
Georgetown,TX
Summary
A seasoned Sous Chef with a proven track record at Alma by Stephan Pyles, I excel in recipe creation and team leadership. Skilled in fostering vendor relations and enhancing food presentation, my innovative approach and ability to manage kitchen operations have consistently elevated dining experiences. Expert in special diets and kitchen management, I bring both culinary creativity and effective supervision to the table.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Alma by Stephan Pyles
Georgetown, TX
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in an efficient manner.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
Am Supervisor
Lake Austin Spa Resort
Austin, TX
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
Chef
JW Marriott
Austin, TX
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
Line Cook
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
El Paso, TX
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
College Career Technology Academy
El Paso, TX01-2011
Skills
- Knife skills
- Special diets
- Food preparation
- Recipe creation
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Supervising food prep
- Verbal and written communication
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Positive and professional
- Food presentation
- Vendor relations
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen management
- Garnishing and plating
- Food safety
- Line inspections
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Alma by Stephan Pyles
03.2023 - 01.2025
Am Supervisor
Lake Austin Spa Resort
01.2020 - 12.2022
Chef
JW Marriott
10.2019 - 02.2022
Line Cook
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
05.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
College Career Technology Academy
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