Dante Sandoval
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with expertise in kitchen management, operations management, and staff training. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance guest satisfaction, and reduce waste.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Professional
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
Bountiful, UT
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing guest satisfaction and dining experience.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency in high-volume service.
- Trained and mentored junior culinary team members on cooking techniques and presentation standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels while minimizing costs through strategic purchasing decisions.
- Led culinary workshops for staff, promoting skill development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed efficient kitchen operations during peak service hours, maintaining smooth workflow under pressure while delivering exceptional results.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff leading to improved morale, increased efficiency, and higher quality outcomes.
Line Cook Trainer
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Trained new line cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Ensured adherence to food quality standards and presentation guidelines during training sessions.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows by implementing efficient cooking procedures and station setups.
- Mentored team members on best practices for inventory management and ingredient usage.
General Manager
Wendys International
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations within the restaurant environment.
- Trained and mentored management staff on best practices in team leadership and employee development.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, optimizing menu offerings based on customer preferences.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and optimizing menu offerings based on customer preferences.
- Fostered a positive work culture, promoting teamwork and accountability among staff members.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Kitchen Manager
Legacy Village
Layton, UT
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff in food preparation techniques and service standards.
- Collaborated with culinary team to create seasonal menu offerings that enhanced guest satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory management procedures to minimize waste.
Chef
Christopher's Seafood & Steakhouse
Salt Lake City, UT
09.1996 - 12.2006
- Developed innovative seafood dishes, enhancing menu variety and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, improving team efficiency and culinary skills.
- Ensured adherence to food safety regulations, maintaining high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Stevens-Henager College
Murray, UT07-2015
Skills
- Food safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Kitchen management
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Kitchen operations
- Waste management
- Staff training
- Operations oversight
- Problem-solving
- Supply ordering
- Culinary communication
Timeline
Culinary Professional
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
01.2019 - Current
Line Cook Trainer
Cheesecake Factory Inc
11.2014 - 12.2017
General Manager
Wendys International
04.2012 - 10.2014
Kitchen Manager
Legacy Village
01.2012 - 04.2012
Chef
Christopher's Seafood & Steakhouse
09.1996 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Stevens-Henager College