YVENS LOUIS
Louisville,KY
Summary
Seasoned Chef Supervisor with a proven track record at American Airline Arena, excelling in menu development and culinary expertise. Skilled in leading high-volume kitchens, enhancing food safety management, and mentoring teams for peak performance. Demonstrates a unique blend of creative recipe creation and effective scheduling staff, ensuring operational excellence and culinary delight. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive, memorable experience. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Supervisor
American Airline Arena
Miami, FL
11.2010 - 05.2021
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by washing dishes and wiping down surfaces after each shift.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Safely operated kitchen equipment, including industrial-size mixers and knife sharpening tools.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking sales, rotating stock and replenishing supplies as needed.
Chef Manager
LOTILUS HOUSE
Miami, FL
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Established relationships with local farmers markets for sourcing fresh produce for menu items.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Line Cook
Trump Towers DORAL
Doral, FL
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Line Cook
W Hotel
MIAMI , FL
06.2012 - 04.2018
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education
Associate of Arts - CURNILARY
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01-2021
Skills
- Scheduling staff
- ChefTec
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Culinary expertise
- Food safety management
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
CREOLE
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef Manager
LOTILUS HOUSE
11.2018 - 12.2020
Line Cook
Trump Towers DORAL
01.2018 - 04.2019
Line Cook
W Hotel
06.2012 - 04.2018
Chef Supervisor
American Airline Arena
11.2010 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - CURNILARY
Miami Dade College
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