Fabiola Aguilar
Aurora,CO
Summary
Proven leader and efficient problem-solver, I excelled at Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants by driving operational efficiency and minimizing food waste, achieving a consisten 5% waste. Skilled in staff training and kitchen staff coordination, I boosted team productivity and fostered a culture of excellence. My expertise in cost controls and sanitation ensured high standards and profitability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
07.2018 - 08.2024
- Maintained kitchen hardware and repaired tools or ordered equipment.
- Hired team members to work on high-demand team of professionals.
- Scheduled kitchen staff of 35 or more people.
- Lowered restaurant costs maintaining a 5% wasre through creative ingredient sourcing and food waste efficiency.
- Motivated team of 35 plus employees to maintain high standards of food preparation and efficiency.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Restaurant Team Member
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
11.2012 - 07.2019
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.
- Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Education
GED -
Gateway High School
Aurora, CO05-2009
Skills
- Minimizing food waste
- Food presentation
- Leadership trained
- Sanitation expertise
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Cost controls
- Communication
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Staff Scheduling
- Operational Efficiency
- Multitasking
- Staff Training
- Restaurant Operations
- Profit and loss
- Team building
- Time management abilities
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
07.2018 - 08.2024
Restaurant Team Member
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
11.2012 - 07.2019
GED -
Gateway High School
Similar Profiles
Damian ByrdDamian Byrd
Restaurant Server at Olive Garden - Darden RestaurantsRestaurant Server at Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
Austin WendingerAustin Wendinger
Assistant Manager at Olive Garden - Darden RestaurantsAssistant Manager at Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
MaKenna MurrayMaKenna Murray
To-Go Server at Olive Garden - Darden RestaurantsTo-Go Server at Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
Daniela Zuniga HernandezDaniela Zuniga Hernandez
Prep Cook at Olive Garden - Darden RestaurantsPrep Cook at Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
Samantha MontoyaSamantha Montoya
Surgical Technologist at UCHealth Highlands Ranch HospitalSurgical Technologist at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital