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Christiane Rodriguez

Christiane Rodriguez

Hilo,HI

Summary

Diligent Culinary skills with solid foundation in culinary arts and food preparation. Successfully led kitchen operations and developed innovative menus.

Knowledge of effective kitchen management and team coordination to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Meticulous Culinary Skills eager to create unique and delicious dishes.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers.

Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ambassador of Global Love Festival

Global Love
01.2023 - Current
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding between organization and community.
  • Served as organization ambassador at various charity events, promoting mission and values.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members and community members in diplomatic manner.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive social media outreach strategy, resulting in increased followers.
  • Engaged guests in conversation to offer hospitality, aid in service recovery and engender trust.
  • Developed and maintained extensive network of community contacts, resulting in increased visibility.

Event/Line Cook

Folktale Winery & Vineyards
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Substitute for or assist Chef De Cuisine, Executive and Sous Chef during emergencies or rush periods.
  • Consult with Chef De Cuisine to plan event menus, taking into consideration factors such as set-up and special event needs. Weddings, Private Events (Big Sur, Car Week)
  • Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
  • Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
  • Hold special Chef Duel gatherings for Corporate Accounts such as Google. Working closely with Pebble Beach Executive Chef and Chef De Cuisine

Chef

Kale Yums
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Supervise and/or coordinate activities of cooks or volunteer workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Determine how farm-to-table organic food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other volunteer workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients with the other Chef
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal organic availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
  • Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
  • Recruit cooks and other kitchen workers.
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
  • Plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order/requisition and purchase food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.

Education

M.B.A. - Accelerated Culinary Arts

Ringling School of Arts
09.1999

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Team management
  • Product knowledge
  • Brand awareness
  • Social media management
  • Product recommendations
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Team development
  • Thought leadership
  • Task prioritization
  • Project management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible

Certification

  • National Career Readiness Certification
  • #KXRSNYV4P9M6

Timeline

Ambassador of Global Love Festival

Global Love
01.2023 - Current

Event/Line Cook

Folktale Winery & Vineyards
04.2019 - 11.2019

Chef

Kale Yums
06.2017 - 08.2018

M.B.A. - Accelerated Culinary Arts

Ringling School of Arts
Christiane Rodriguez