Christopher Diaz
Ventura,CA
Summary
Results-driven Chef & Food Service Manager with extensive experience in optimizing operations and enhancing profitability. Expertise in staff management, inventory control, and budget oversight ensures seamless and efficient service delivery. Committed to maintaining exceptional food quality and safety standards while delivering outstanding customer service. Career goal focuses on leveraging operational strengths to achieve higher efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
King & Queen Cantina
Oxnard, CA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
Sous Chef
Model Citizen Llc
Ventura, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
Sous Chef
M on High
Moorpark, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts & Operations - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO07-2022
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- High volume dining
- Workflow planning
- Portion control
- Food plating and presentation
- Cost controls
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
King & Queen Cantina
10.2022 - 11.2023
Sous Chef
Model Citizen Llc
01.2022 - 10.2022
Sous Chef
M on High
01.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma in Culinary Arts & Operations - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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