Frank Amador
Newark,NJ
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
OTG-Wunderlust & Victory Sports Bar
10.2023 - Current
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Bar Manager/Executive Chef
Blitz Sports Bar
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided excellent customer service skills
- Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards, and productivity strategies.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
Headwaiter/Sous Chef
Allegro Restaurant
04.2011 - 04.2020
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Trained staff members on use of POS system.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
Field Supervisor
DYNA TEMP INC.
12.1996 - 03.2018
- Managed a team that successfully installed HVAC equipment in multiple commercial properties
- Successfully managed projects upwards of 30 million dollars
- Completed all HVAC-related duties
- Knowledge of HVAC equipment
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Side High School
Newark, NJSkills
- Compliance
- Kitchen leadership
- Recipe creation
- Food safety
- Detail-oriented
- Operations support
- Team leadership
- Kitchen organization
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
OTG-Wunderlust & Victory Sports Bar
10.2023 - Current
Bar Manager/Executive Chef
Blitz Sports Bar
04.2020 - 07.2023
Headwaiter/Sous Chef
Allegro Restaurant
04.2011 - 04.2020
Field Supervisor
DYNA TEMP INC.
12.1996 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
East Side High School
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