Danique B. Munoz
Mesa,AZ
Summary
With a proven track record at Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort, I excel in recipe preparation and crew training, enhancing kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction. My leadership in high-pressure environments, coupled with a keen attention to detail, has consistently maximized productivity and fostered a culture of reliability and trust among teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook II
Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
General Manager
New York Bagels & Bialys
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Assistant Manager
New York Bagels & Bialys
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Kitchen Manager/ Lead Line Cook
New York Bagels & Bialys
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
Lead Line Cook
Orange Sky - Talking Stick Resort
09.2016 - 07.2017
Lead Line Cook
Cholla - Casino Arizona
12.2013 - 09.2016
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Line Cook II - Willows
Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
08.2011 - 12.2013
Education
Associates - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Scottsdale, AZ10.2011
High School Diploma -
Alchesay High School
Whiteriver, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Line management
- Knife skills
- Attention to detail
- Crew training
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Highly motivated
- Punctual and honest
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Workload management
Timeline
Line Cook II
Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
03.2023 - Current
General Manager
New York Bagels & Bialys
07.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
New York Bagels & Bialys
07.2019 - 03.2020
Kitchen Manager/ Lead Line Cook
New York Bagels & Bialys
07.2018 - 07.2019
Lead Line Cook
Orange Sky - Talking Stick Resort
09.2016 - 07.2017
Lead Line Cook
Cholla - Casino Arizona
12.2013 - 09.2016
Line Cook II - Willows
Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
08.2011 - 12.2013
Associates - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
High School Diploma -
Alchesay High School
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