BETSA MELENDEZ MARTINEZ
Sous Chef
Miami
Summary
Confident Sous Chef with experience in reputable, high-end hospitality environments. Motivated and organised to complete tasks to high-quality standards in pressured conditions. Builds positive rapport and relationships for improved team productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior sous chef
North Italia
Miami
08.2020 - 09.2025
- Ensure brand quality standards through regular training on food preparation and portion control.
- Coach 30 staff members to deliver top quality food service, consistent with brand guidelines.
- Maintain guest safety, ensuring compliance with food handling, sanitation and storage standards to prevent cross-contamination.
- Supports head chef with stock control and rotation, minimizing waste with FIFO systems.
- Acts as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
Sautee Cook 1
Four Seasons Hotel
Miami
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Train new cooks
- Prep cook
- Setting up the station
- Maintain fine dining standards under high volume
Sous Chef
Maya Grill
Lincoln RD South Beach
08.2013 - 03.2019
- Control labor and food cost
- Orchestrate the kitchen
- Pasta preparation, Sauces
- Open/Close restaurant as acting head chef
- Take inventory every month
Education
Hotel School -
Hotel School of San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico11.2009
Skills
Hygiene regulation compliance
undefinedLanguages
Spanish
Native
English
Fluent
Certification
ServSafe Manager Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ServSafe Manager Certification
09-2024
Senior sous chef
North Italia
08.2020 - 09.2025
Sautee Cook 1
Four Seasons Hotel
04.2019 - 03.2020
Sous Chef
Maya Grill
08.2013 - 03.2019
Hotel School -
Hotel School of San Juan
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