Daniel Bargas
Cicero
Summary
Through years of hard work and dedication I have brought the very best that I can bring to every opportunity that has been presented to me. I have experience in multi-cultural flavor and presentations. "The eye is in the beholder" Food meets the eye, before it even meets the palate. Treat every dish like it is your first and last! Never be afraid to try something new. But always remember what works.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Southport betty.
Chicago
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure food quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated daily kitchen operations and maintained inventory levels efficiently.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and equipment usage.
- Managed food preparation processes to uphold consistency and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with management to optimize workflow and reduce waste in the kitchen.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations in all food handling practices.
- Resolved staff conflicts effectively to maintain a positive work environment.
- Trained new employees in food safety protocols and kitchen operations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
- Adjusted prep sheet for proper production on each shift, communicating adjustments to kitchen team.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies while maintaining high quality standards.
Manager
Bhoomi modern Indian grill
Chicago
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw execution of opening and closing procedures to desired standard.
- Organized training for new team members and routine retraining for established employees.
- Cross-trained staff in secondary roles to expand operational diversity.
- Ran shifts effectively to promote quality products and guest service.
- Championed new policies and regulations to minimize production errors and incidents.
- Help employees with tasks such as cutting veggies. Making sauces and working the grill.
- Assist general manager with caterings and pop up events.
Kitchen Manager
Olive Mediterranean grill
Chicago
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Managed performance of kitchen employees through regular evaluations, coaching, discipline, and motivation.
- Achieved food preparation goals consistently, including maintaining full compliance with consistency, quality, and freshness guidelines.
- Directed teams in proper sanitation procedures for daily-use items and large equipment such as freezers and coolers.
- Daily duties like making hummus, Persian yogurt, baba ghanoush from scratch.
- Make salads for the line fresh daily.
Pizza cook
Lou malnatis
Chicago
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Worked dinner rush taking tickets and making orders accordingly.
- If needed work the grill or pantry station. Making salads, frying, making pasta, and grilling burgers.
- Kept kitchen clean, organized and well-stocked for expected demands.
- Prepared for expected days' business by making fresh dough each morning.
- Prepared and inventoried sauces, cheese and ingredients to maintain readiness for customer loads.
Chef Assistant
Chicago white sox
Chicago
04.2011 - 10.2015
- Kept adequate supply of clean dishes and utensils by proactively cleaning soiled items.
- Prepared catering orders on exact schedules for large parties.
- Helped chef prepare meals using special prep techniques and exact recipe instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized floors, surfaces and equipment.
- Mixed ingredients and prepared special dressings and sauces for cooks.
Kitchen lead
Southport betty.
Chicago
Education
High School -
Morton west
Berwyn, IllinoisTimeline
Kitchen Lead
Southport betty.
12.2022 - 12.2025
Manager
Bhoomi modern Indian grill
12.2021 - 12.2022
Kitchen Manager
Olive Mediterranean grill
09.2017 - 11.2021
Pizza cook
Lou malnatis
10.2015 - 08.2017
Chef Assistant
Chicago white sox
04.2011 - 10.2015
Kitchen lead
Southport betty.
High School -
Morton west