Fabian Gonzalez
Dallas,TX
Summary
High performing Chef with 4 years of experience and over 14 years of restaurant experience. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator. Successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with both Tex-Mex and Italian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Fluent in both English and Spanish. Worked on honing skills and work ethic to graduate from cook to chef. Ready and excited for the journy of growth. Passionate to only move forward as ambition is a motivator for success and greatness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
- Reduced food waste with impeccable and strategic menu planning and inventory control methods.
- Stayed up-to-date on new techniques and recipes.
- Maintained high level of organized and clean kitchen and work place.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature to ensure only the best for all customers, and to maintain the reputation of perfection to our restaurant.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Sous Chef
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation of excellence.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Created cooks schedules.
- Ensured all preparations were ready on time and met restaurant's high standard.
Cook
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours, aiming and averaging 12 minutes per ticket keeping in mind pizzas need 10 minutes to fully bake.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
Food Expeditor
Chuy's
08.2010 - 01.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate delivery of food orders, averaging 12 minutes per order.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by coordinating with chefs and servers on meal preparation and presentation.
- Improved order accuracy with thorough review of each dish before serving to customers.
- Reduced wait times for customers, prioritizing and organizing food orders according to order times.
- Supported overall restaurant success by stepping in to assist other team members during peak service hours, including jumping on the kitchen line.
- Worked closely with management to identify and implement process improvements that led to increased operational efficiency and overall team success.
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Food Prep Planning
- Restaurant Operations
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Staff Scheduling
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Team Leadership
- BOH Operations
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Kitchen Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Food Protection Manager Certification Examination- Food Handlers.
Timeline
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
11.2020 - Current
Sous Chef
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
01.2020 - 11.2020
Cook
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
02.2018 - 01.2020
Food Expeditor
Chuy's
08.2010 - 01.2020
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