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Cecilia Coria

Lawrenceville,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Chef and General Manager with a proven track record at Mexican Mariachi Grill, enhancing kitchen operations and elevating food quality through expert menu planning and kitchen management. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving sales growth, I excel in workflow optimization and sanitation practices, significantly boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/ General Manager

Mexican Mariachi Grill
05.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Help in creating a social media following consisting of five restaurants
  • Assisted in the opening of two new Restaurants, including the placement of equipment and tools to easily streamline order taking and customer service
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.

Sous Chef

CulinArt
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
  • Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ramon L Falcon
Buenos Aires Argentina
05.1998

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Recipe creation
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Menu Planning

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chef/ General Manager

Mexican Mariachi Grill
05.2021 - 01.2024

Sous Chef

CulinArt
06.2018 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Ramon L Falcon

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