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Cesar Nunez

Miami,FL

Summary

  • Dynamic leader with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at 26 Sushi and WOK, driving team performance and enhancing culinary offerings. Proven expertise in budget forecasting and contract negotiation, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Adept at managing cross-functional teams and implementing process improvements to achieve high-quality outcomes.
  • Civil engineer specialized in construction administration, with experience in the management of workers and technical personnel, to execute predetermined blueprints approved by clients. Budgeting the expenses related to materials, labor, and workforce to be discussed with the client, according to the required codes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

26 Sushi and WOK
Miami, FL
06.2024 - Current
  • Directed kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations in food production and sanitation.
  • Enhanced team performance, resulting in consistent high-quality meal production.
  • Maintained accurate records for cost analysis and budget management.
  • Complied with health department regulations for food handling practices.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing to elevate culinary offerings.
  • Trained kitchen personnel on advanced culinary techniques for improved skills.
  • Facilitated interviewing, hiring, and training processes for new kitchen staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service in a prompt manner.

CEO

Nunez Arenas & Associates LLC
Miami, FL
04.2022 - 01.2025
  • Directed corrective action plans to resolve structural, organizational, and departmental challenges.
  • Managed operations of Nunez Arenas and Associates to ensure efficient business performance.

Sous Chef

26 Sushi and Tapas
Miami, FL
06.2022 - 11.2024
  • Directed kitchen staff in daily operations, overseeing food production and sanitation practices.
  • Assisted with menu development and recipe testing to enhance culinary offerings.
  • Enforced portion control guidelines, reducing costs linked to overproduction.
  • Elevated team performance, ensuring delivery of high-quality meals consistently.
  • Prepared workstations efficiently with necessary ingredients and tools.
  • Implemented proper cleaning protocols for surfaces exposed to raw meat and eggs.
  • Maintained accurate records for cost analysis and budgeting purposes.
  • Coordinated communication with wait staff regarding patron allergies and dietary needs.

Mechanical Assembler

Kone Elevator
Santiago, Chile
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Maintained up-to-date databases, facilitating access to current information.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely availability of necessary supplies.
  • Developed effective solutions resulting in significant cost savings.
  • Executed daily operations accurately and efficiently.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
  • Managed time effectively, ensuring completion of tasks within deadlines.
  • Safely operated various machinery and tools according to established guidelines.
  • Successfully reading and blueprints interpretation, diagnostic of shaft, plumbing work
  • Managing the assembly’s work on site, following the manual’s brand (KONE).
  • Management on sites of debris, material, and mobilization of important loads (equipment and elevator parts).
  • Executing minor electrical works, and minor adjustments.

Mechanical Assembler

Schindler
Santiago, Chile
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Recruited to gather essential requirements from company's assembler for hydraulic and electro-mechanical elevators.
  • Executed energizing, plumbing, and minor assembly tasks to support operational efficiency.

Project Manager

MAHERCA C.A.
Caracas, Venezuela
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Identified project risks and developed effective mitigation strategies.
  • Created comprehensive project plans with established timelines, assigning tasks to appropriate teams.
  • Managed workflow throughout construction to ensure timely progress.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.
  • Oversaw contracts with vendors and suppliers, assigning tasks and clarifying deliverables.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders to secure necessary resources and materials.

Project Manager

CENTRO DIAGNOSTICO DOCENTE LAS MERCEDES (CDD):
Caracas, Venezuela
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Identified project risks and developed strategies for effective mitigation.
  • Led a team of contractors to achieve client objectives.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among team members to maintain productivity.
  • Conducted meetings with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment.
  • Established processes that ensured successful project completions.

Education

Civil Engineer Degree -

NUEVA ESPARTA UNIVERSITY
Caracas, Venezuela
01.2017

Assembler Certification - Introductory Assembly Course

FABRIMETAL (KONE)
Santiago de Chile, Chile

Skills

  • Leadership and management
  • Payment collection
  • Report updating
  • Client and contractor management
  • Budget forecasting
  • Process improvement
  • Contract negotiation
  • Team collaboration
  • Electro-mechanical expertise
  • Electrical and low voltage work
  • Adaptability to change
  • Time management skills
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Culinary techniques
  • Menu development
  • Cost management
  • Portion control
  • Inventory management
  • Effective communication
  • Employee training

Certification

  • ServsSafe Food Protection Manager certificate
  • Florida Food Handler Certification

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Sous Chef

26 Sushi and WOK
06.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

26 Sushi and Tapas
06.2022 - 11.2024

CEO

Nunez Arenas & Associates LLC
04.2022 - 01.2025

Mechanical Assembler

Kone Elevator
01.2019 - 11.2020

Mechanical Assembler

Schindler
02.2018 - 02.2019

Project Manager

MAHERCA C.A.
03.2016 - 03.2018

Project Manager

CENTRO DIAGNOSTICO DOCENTE LAS MERCEDES (CDD):
01.2015 - 08.2016

Civil Engineer Degree -

NUEVA ESPARTA UNIVERSITY

Assembler Certification - Introductory Assembly Course

FABRIMETAL (KONE)
Cesar Nunez