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Francisco Hipolito

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional offering 11 years of experience with a strong background in luxury hotel and restaurant management, seeking the position of Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. With a demonstrated commitment to delivering the highest standards of luxury and personalized service, I bring extensive experience in menu development, financial management, and leadership roles within the culinary domain.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Kimpton Canary Hotel
10.2022 - Current

Awarded the "Manager of the Quarter-Q1 2023"

Contributed to menu preparation and design, showcasing creativity and culinary expertise.

Control budgeted labor costs, track food costs, and contribute to meeting financial targets without compromising quality.

Managed daily kitchen operations for Finch and Fork with a staff of 20.

Managed and executed banquets and catering over 7,300 Square feet.

Executive Sous Chef

Vespera Resort Autograph Collection
07.2021 - 09.2022

Awarded "Leader of the Quarter-Q1 2022"

Relaunched new upscale restaurant concept Pequin, 3-Meal Restaurant.

Facilitated new procurement system Adaco by Fourth.

Managed Daily Operations for the following: Pequin 3-Meal Outlet, IRD 124 rooms, Banquets and Catering, Off Site Events, and Activations .

Managed and executed daily banquet and catering over 4000+ square feet.

Monitor departmental, payroll, and supply expenses in accordance with budgetary goals.

Effectively integrated Avendra into our procurement system, resulting in a cost savings of $60,000 for the fiscal year 2022.


Sous Chef

Chumash Casino Resort
11.2016 - 07.2022

Provided support for all Food and Beverages operations for the enterprise.

Chumash Casino Resort 320 rooms, Hotel Corque 124 rooms, Hadsten House 71 rooms, Employee Dining Room 1,000+ Employees Daily,

Grains & Grounds, Food Court (4 Outlets), Banquets and Catering feat. Rooftop Pool Deck 15,000 square feet, Samala Showroom 14,000 square feet.


Oversaw kitchen operations at Root 246 ('16-'20), a fine dining restaurant within a 124-room luxury boutique hotel, managing an average dinner service covering 150-300 patrons.

Coordinated banquet and catering functions, accommodating up to 450 guests.


Education

No Degree - Accounting And Economics

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Associate of Science - Accounting

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
07.2020

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
07.2020

Skills

    Menu Development and Creativity

    Quality Control and Leadership

    Organizational and Administrative Skills

    Staff Management and Development

    Financial Management

    Procurement

Certification

SERVSAFE Food Protection Manager Certification

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Kimpton Canary Hotel
10.2022 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Vespera Resort Autograph Collection
07.2021 - 09.2022

Sous Chef

Chumash Casino Resort
11.2016 - 07.2022

No Degree - Accounting And Economics

University of California, Santa Barbara

Associate of Science - Accounting

Allan Hancock College

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Allan Hancock College
Francisco Hipolito