Gabriel Granjales Gonzales

Middle Island

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive expertise as a Sous Chef in team leadership, menu planning, and food safety. Proven track record in optimizing inventory management and ensuring high-quality food preparation during peak service times. Skilled in training staff under pressure while maintaining food safety standards.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Sous Chef / Lead Line Cook

Private Country Club

04.2023 - Current

Collaborated with culinary team to develop seasonal menus reflecting local ingredients and member preferences.
Supervised daily kitchen operations ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and equipment usage for improved efficiency.
Assisted in inventory management, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste through effective stock rotation.
Implemented cost-control measures to optimize ingredient use while maintaining quality of food offerings.
Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Head Line Cook

Miller's Ale House

Lake Grove, NY

02.2014 - Current

Led kitchen team in executing high-volume meal preparations efficiently.
Developed and standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality across all dishes.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.

Sous Chef

Cheesecake Factory Inc

Lake Grove, NY

03.2015 - 02.2020

Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and adherence to quality standards.
Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh ingredients, optimizing inventory management and reducing waste.
Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Education

Loyola

Mexico City

Skills

Team leadership
Kitchen leadership
Food safety
Inventory management
Food preparation
Food presentation

Menu planning
Knife skills
Staff training
Equipment usage
Plating
Sanitation procedures

Certification

Suffolk County Food Manager's Certificate

Languages

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English

Professional Working

Timeline