Elias Asturias
Chicago ,IL
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at Murray Bro Caddyshack, excelling in menu development and cost control. Renowned for enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative dishes and effective team leadership. Skilled in food safety and vendor relations, I foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Murray Bro Caddyshack
08.2021 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service during high-volume periods.
- Developed and implemented waste reduction program, significantly lowering operational costs.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning to ensure profitability and sustainable growth.
- Mentored junior chefs, enhancing team skills and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with front of house to ensure cohesive and superior guest experience.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Education
Culinary
Senn High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Strong work ethic
- Team leadership
- ServSafe certification
- Hiring, training, and development
- Inventory control
- Kitchen management
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen staff management
- Food prep planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Special events
- Catering and events
- Staff training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Creative thinking
- Hygiene policy implementation
- Staff scheduling
- Food plating and presentation
- Recipe creation
- Attention to detail
- Recipes and menu planning
- Allergy awareness
- Recipe development
- Waste reduction
- Sanitation standards
- Fine-dining expertise
- BOH operations
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Vendor relations
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Certification
Food handling certification
Food sanitation certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Chef
Murray Bro Caddyshack
08.2021 - Current
Culinary
Senn High School
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