Gabriel Ibarra
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, specializing in food safety and kitchen management. Excelled in preventing cross-contamination and mentoring staff, ensuring high standards of food presentation and safety. Demonstrated exceptional leadership and cost control skills, enhancing kitchen efficiency and food quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Education
Yes - Service And Restaurant
02.1998
Skills
- Portion Control
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
- Plating
- Food Preparation
- Employee Scheduling
- Workflow Optimization
- Safe handling
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Kitchen Organization
- Line Inspections
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen leadership
- Heavy Lifting
- Supervising Food Prep
- Staff Training
- Safe Food Handling
- Food presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Vendor Relations
- Kitchen Management
- Sanitation Procedures
- Garnishing and Plating
- Food spoilage prevention
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Mentoring and Coaching
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Work for other restaurants
Topgolf 3 years ( know all the kitchen and expo)
Osteria Downers Grove ( kitchen manager
Wirliball ( line cook)
Stix and stones pizza 3 years ( as kitchen manager )
Honey Jam Cafe5 years ( crew chief)
Ipic theaters 5 years( line cook, prep) basically kitchen manage
The Auld Dubliner Irish pub 3 years
Kitchen manager ( chef)
Red Robin
Chilis
Timeline
Sous Chef - Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
01.2020 - 08.2024
High School in Mexico - Yes, Service And Restaurant
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