Carlos Delgado
Chef
Miami,FL
Summary
Motivated and focused Culinary professional 5 years
experience, impacting hospitality management and Culinary operations at million dollar restaurants and Hotels. in extremely diverse and dynamic environments through proficient management, Adept at strategically aligning with business owners and upper management, as well as internal and external teams to achieve revenue goals, maximize customer satisfaction, and streamline operations. Areas of expertise include:
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar
Miami , Florida
2022.02 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Juniper On The Water
Miami , FL
2021.08 - 2022.02
- 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.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Line Cook
Cardozo Hotel
Miami , FL
2021.03 - 2021.12
- 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.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Managed relationships and negotiating prices with vendors for ingredients and equipment.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Kitchen Manager
Juice & Java
Miami , FL
2018.09 - 2021.02
- 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.
- Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
- Adjusted meal portions based on costs, availability and planned recipes to optimize restaurant revenue.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Prepared over 500 healthy brunch meals daily, consistently collaborating with kitchen and FOH staff to maintain service flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nuestra Senora Del Carmen
San Cristobal, Venezuela07.2018
Barista - Gastronomy
Moa Cafe
San Cristobal, Venezuela04.2018
Chef Baker - Gastronomy
A Tavola Olga Roman
San Cristobal, Venezuela02.2018
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Portion Control
- Safe Food Handling
- Special Event Cooking
- Cold Service
- Hot Service
- Pastries, Breads and Desserts
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Prioritization and Organization
- Menu Planning
Timeline
General Manager
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar
2022.02 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Juniper On The Water
2021.08 - 2022.02
Line Cook
Cardozo Hotel
2021.03 - 2021.12
Kitchen Manager
Juice & Java
2018.09 - 2021.02
High School Diploma -
Nuestra Senora Del Carmen
Barista - Gastronomy
Moa Cafe
Chef Baker - Gastronomy
A Tavola Olga Roman
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