Cesc Picazo
Phoenix
Summary
Restaurant operations leader and company trainer with more than 20 years of experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Proven ability to develop teams, improve operational processes, and maintain consistent food quality standards across multiple locations. Experienced in staff training, kitchen leadership, FoodTec POS and Kitchen Display Systems, labor management, and inventory control.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Trainer | Kitchen Operations Supervisor
Spinato’s Pizzeria
Phoenix
01.2005 - Current
- Train and mentor kitchen staff across all stations including pizza, prep, salads, sauté, and dessert production.
- Support development of new employees, kitchen leads, and managers through hands-on coaching and station training.
- Executed training programs and established operational standards, ensuring consistency and quality across multiple locations.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, managing food preparation, production flow, and service execution for optimal performance.
- Manage station pars, inventory levels, and product ordering to maintain efficient kitchen performance.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and recipe consistency to ensure company standards are met.
- Provided troubleshooting and support for FoodTec POS and kitchen display systems, facilitating smooth operational workflows.
Line Cook
Fatso’s Pizza
Phoenix
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Prepared soups, salads, proteins, side dishes, and desserts from scratch.
- Prepared menu items in fast-paced kitchen, ensuring high food quality and strict sanitation standards.
- Maintained clean and organized preparation areas including food line and walk in storage.
- Managed inventory, ordered products, and executed stock rotation to maintain optimal kitchen supply levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, ArizonaSkills
- Restaurant Training and Development
- Kitchen Operations Management
- Team Leadership and Mentorship
- FoodTec POS and KDS Systems
- Labor Scheduling and Cost Control
- Inventory and Food Cost Management
- Multi-Unit Restaurant Support
- Food Safety and Sanitation Compliance
- High Volume Kitchen Operations
- Process Improvement and Systems Implementation
- Leadership and team development
- High volume restaurant operations
- Training and mentoring kitchen staff
- Operational troubleshooting and process improvement
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Certification, 01/01/08
- ServSafe Food Protection Certification, 01/01/12
- ServSafe Food Protection Certification, 01/01/17
- ServSafe Food Protection Certification, 01/01/22
Timeline
Company Trainer | Kitchen Operations Supervisor
Spinato’s Pizzeria
01.2005 - Current
Line Cook
Fatso’s Pizza
01.2002 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School