Anthony Rodriguez
Culinary Executive
San Diego,CA
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 13 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive/Head Chef
Premier Fitness Camp
Carlsbad, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Lifestyle Consultant
PIRCH
La Jolla, CA
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with C-level executives and directors in assigned sales territory.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Applied knowledge of market and full range of innovative and unique products to meet customer needs, expanding company's customer base.
- Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
- Improved sales by managing sales lifecycle from lead generation through contract negotiations and closings.
General Manager /Executive Chef
2Good2B Bakery And Cafe
Rancho Bernardo, CA
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Executive Sous Chef
Black Angus Steak House
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collected information about company objectives and employee deficiencies in order to assess training needs.
- Created training programs and instructional materials to further educate personnel.
- Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
Education
Culinary Diploma - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA 01.2009 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Data Processing
Coursera
Online 11.2022 - Current
Skills
Payroll and scheduling
Timeline
Associate of Science - Data Processing
Coursera
11.2022 - Current
Executive/Head Chef
Premier Fitness Camp
08.2020 - Current
Lifestyle Consultant
PIRCH
03.2019 - 07.2020
General Manager /Executive Chef
2Good2B Bakery And Cafe
06.2017 - 02.2019
Executive Sous Chef
Black Angus Steak House
01.2015 - 01.2017
Culinary Diploma - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Hollywood
01.2009 - 08.2010
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