Cesar Cazares
Grand Prairie,TX
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
La Acapulquena
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Supervised a team of BOH and FOH restaurant staff and manage the dining room, bar, and administrative responsibilities.
- Recruited, hired and trained personnel on customer service skills, food, beverage knowledge and ensured health and safety standards were met.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Bravo Eats
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw and assisted in food production, and led a six-member team.
- Developed weekly specials for the restaurant and customized meal plans.
- Assisted owner in hiring, training, planning, and directing daily operation.
- Directed team to reduce food waste and keep food costs below 25%.
- Aided management to reduce labor costs and keep below 27%.
- Counseled and disciplined staff when necessary to optimize efficiency.
Line Cook
Atla NYC
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Produced menu items to specified recipe standards in a sophisticated contemporary Mexican eatery.
- Set up and replenished station and prepared items such as sauce, braises, vegetable, and vinaigrettes.
- Butchered various fish such as salmon, sea bass, branzino, and shellfish.
Prep Cook
Cosme NYC
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared world-class standard vegetables, sauces, and proteins for pick-up during service in contemporary Mexican restaurant.
- Assisted and replenished the hot-line during the dinner rush that consisted of more than 200 reservations.
Education
BBA -
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY07.2017
Skills
- Servsafe certified, National Restaurant Association
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
- Knowledge in payroll processes, systems, and practices
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Extensive food and beverage knowledge, including cocktails, wine, and cuisines around the world
- Knowledge and experience in various food operations, including catering, fine dining, and bars
Awards
- Cosme ranked #23 by San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants, 2019
- Atla named Restaurant of the Year by Time Out New York Magazine, 2019
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
La Acapulquena
05.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Bravo Eats
12.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Atla NYC
05.2019 - 04.2020
Prep Cook
Cosme NYC
08.2018 - 04.2019
BBA -
Culinary Institute of America
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