CIMINO DENTON
Houston
Summary
Experienced in team management, training, and restaurant operations with a strong background in property management. Adept at new location launches, market research, and leadership mentoring to boost team performance and engagement. Eager to leverage expertise in a new role focused on growth and team support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Flower Child
Houston
08.2025 - Current
- Direct daily kitchen operations for a high-volume location, ensuring consistent food quality and strict adherence to health and safety standards.
- Manage and adjust labor schedules to meet fluctuating demand, successfully maintaining labor costs within targeted budgetary goals.
- Oversee inventory levels and place daily orders with vendors, reducing waste and ensuring 100% availability of key menu items.
- Supervise and mentor a diverse kitchen staff, conducting training on prep techniques and plating standards.
Sous Chef / Floor Manager
Moxie's Bar & Grill
Houston
01.2017 - 05.2025
- Promoted from line cook to sous chef, leading daily kitchen operations and back-of-house staff.
- Managed staff scheduling, inventory, ordering, and weekly food-cost analysis.
- Conducted team meetings and one-on-ones to support professional development and communication.
- Handled customer feedback and online reviews on Yelp and Google to maintain brand reputation.
- Supported the opening of multiple new restaurant locations across several states.
- Contributed to market research, location scouting for expansion, and vendor communications.
Leasing Consultant
Avalon Wilshire
Los Angeles
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Presented property tours and facilitated lease signings for prospective tenants.
- Oversaw lease renewals and boosted resident retention through community engagement initiatives.
- Maintained compliance with leasing regulations and ensured accurate documentation for all resident files.
Lead Trainer / Manager
Corner Bakery Café
Houston
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Advanced from cashier to manager through high performance and consistent customer satisfaction.
- Created team schedules, maintained daily cash balances, and upheld strict service standards.
- Trained new hires and supported the opening of new locations, including two out-of-town branches.
Education
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Parkland Community College
ILHigh School Diploma -
Champaign Central High
ILSkills
- Leadership: Team Management
- Leadership: Staff Leadership
- Leadership: Training & Mentoring
- Leadership: Coaching Techniques
- Operations: New Location Launch
- Operations: Inventory Control
- Operations: Team Scheduling
- Operations: Cost Analysis
- Administrative: Property Management
- Administrative: Resident Retention
- Administrative: Market Research
- Administrative: Microsoft Word
Timeline
Sous Chef
Flower Child
08.2025 - Current
Sous Chef / Floor Manager
Moxie's Bar & Grill
01.2017 - 05.2025
Leasing Consultant
Avalon Wilshire
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lead Trainer / Manager
Corner Bakery Café
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Parkland Community College
High School Diploma -
Champaign Central High