Gabriel Garcia
NiDo Caffe
1
Language
8
years of professional experience
Experienced and versatile Sous Chef with 7+ years of progressive culinary experience specializing in Italian-Mediterranean cuisine. Promoted internally from Line Cook to Sous Chef based on strong culinary performance, leadership, and dedication. Experienced in supervising and mentoring kitchen teams, developing seasonal menu specials, coordinating inventory and vendor orders, and supporting efficient kitchen operations. Skilled across Grill, Sauté, Garde Manger, and Pasta stations, with a strong commitment to food quality, consistency, sanitation, and exceptional dining experiences.
Work History
Sous Chef
5 Years 1 Month- Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations while supporting the Executive Chef in maintaining food quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
- Supervise, train, and mentor a team of 3–4 kitchen professionals during daily service.
- Develop rotating seasonal specials every two weeks, with multiple original creations selected for permanent inclusion on the restaurant's menu.
- Coordinated inventory management and purchasing activities with food vendors to optimize supply flow.
- Improve kitchen organization, preparation procedures, and workflow to increase efficiency and minimize food waste.
- Ensured compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards to uphold restaurant integrity.
- Provide hands-on support across Grill, Sauté, Garde Manger, and Pasta stations during service.
- Assist with maintaining consistent execution and presentation standards throughout daily operations.
Line Cook
2 Years 6 Months- Prepared and executed Italian-Mediterranean dishes while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Worked across multiple kitchen stations in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
- Assisted with daily food preparation, prep production, inventory organization, and kitchen operations.
- Coordinated with kitchen team to ensure timely execution of orders and maintain efficient service.
- Earned promotion to Sous Chef through strong culinary performance, leadership, reliability, and dedication.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Skills
Developed seasonal menu specials
with multiple creations becoming permanent menu offerings.
Contributed to improved kitchen efficiency
organization
and waste reduction.
Trained and mentored new kitchen team members
supporting team development and performance.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
NiDo Caffe
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Line Cook
NiDo Caffe
01.2019 - 07.2021Read More
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute
Associate of Science from Culinary Arts
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