High-performing Chef offering 30+ years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Cuisine
Casino del Sol
08.2013 - Current
Chef de Cuisine, Festa Buffet 2021-Present
Chef de Cuisine, Bellissimo 2020-2021
Chef de Cuisine, Festa Buffet 2016-2020
Chef de Cuisine, Tequila Factory 20215-2016
Chef de Cuisine, Moby's 2013-2015
Implemented creative daily specials to showcase unique ingredients or techniques while maintaining consistent customer favorites.
Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory and staff management systems.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Chef de Cuisine
Omni Tucson National
05.2009 - 07.2013
Responsible for daily operations of Breakfast Restaurant and Lunch/Dinner Restaurant, as well as Bob’s Steak and Chop House and all aspects of Banquets and Catering events for this Four Diamond Resort
Including cost control and efficiency within corporate guidelines, scheduling, staff development, menu development and implementation.
Restaurant Chef
Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort
01.2007 - 05.2009
Responsible for all aspects of running Breakfast/Lunch service in this Four Diamond Resort
This Included Menu design and implementation, scheduling, inventory, adherence to Corporate Specifications, and some purchasing.
Restaurant Chef
Bellissimo at Casino del Sol
07.2003 - 01.2007
Responsible for all aspects of operating this Fine Dining Restaurant
In charge of Menu development, scheduling, inventory, employee development, daily specials, as well as catering concerts and special events at AVA.
Education
Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management -
Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona
Skills
Leadership Qualities
Sanitation protocols
International Cuisine
Menu development
Accomplishments
Manager of the Quarter 2021
Manager of the Quarter 2012
Serve Safe Certified
Timeline
Chef de Cuisine
Casino del Sol
08.2013 - Current
Chef de Cuisine
Omni Tucson National
05.2009 - 07.2013
Restaurant Chef
Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort
01.2007 - 05.2009
Restaurant Chef
Bellissimo at Casino del Sol
07.2003 - 01.2007
Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management -