Daniel Chacón
Motek
Brooklyn,NY
3
years of professional experience
Bilingual Sous Chef with 8+ years of expertise in high-volume, diverse environments. Taking pride in building staff culture from the ground up and leading by example to stabilize kitchen operations and streamline BOH systems. Seeking a long-term leadership role to foster industry connections and drive the growth of a dedicated culinary team.
Work History
Sous Chef
1 Month- Directed daily line operations and expo in a high-volume scratch kitchen, ensuring seamless flow and efficient ticket times while cross-training staff across all line and prep stations.
- Coordinated back-of-house staff logistics, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations, while adapting schedules to effectively cover floor gaps and respond to call-outs.
- Directed inventory control and resource allocation to maintain optimal kitchen stock levels during peak service periods.
Sous Chef
3 Months- Directed onboarding and skill development initiatives for new line cooks, emphasizing food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Engaged with owners to enhance menu offerings and align with customer preferences.
Sous Chef
5 Months- Maintained rigorous food hygiene and safety standards to ensure compliance and quality.
- Coordinated product ordering and inventory management strategies to maintain adequate stock availability.
- Monitored and controlled goods and labor expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
Sous Chef
11 Months- Optimized kitchen workflows to enhance order preparation efficiency.
- Directed high-volume prep timelines to align with strict departure schedules, consistently delivering 100% readiness for off-site catering logistics.
- Oversaw compliance of back-of-house processes to elevate health inspection grade from C to A.
Executive Sous Chef
1 Year 3 Months- Collaborated on seasonal menu development by sourcing high-quality ingredients from local vendors.
- Expedited high-volume services from the pass, ensuring strict quality control and seamless synchronization between FOH and BOH.
- Oversaw comprehensive procurement and logistics, managing all vendor deliveries and inventory rotation to ensure maximum product freshness and zero operational downtime.
Education
Skills
NYC Food Protection Certified
P&L Awareness
Labor & Food Cost Control
Inventory & Ordering
Menu Engineering
High-Volume Prep
Timeline
Sous Chef
Motek
05.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Sous Chef
The Vaux
02.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Sous Chef
Rosemary's
08.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Sous Chef
Veselka
09.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Executive Sous Chef
St Jardim
05.2023 - 08.2024Read More
New Mexico State University
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