Gemmalina Damiani
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Adept Sous Chef with a proven track record at Sundial Resort & Spa, specializing in kitchen leadership and team motivation. Streamlined operations by overhauling logistic processes, enhancing kitchen efficiency Expert in food safety and mentoring, I excel in transforming kitchen environments to achieve peak performance and culinary excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Sundial Resort & Spa
07.2024 - Current
- leadership in the opening the kitchen, organization and structuring of logistic processes of line cool for new menu.
- leaderships and support for main kitchen, shima restaurant and Sushi Bar.
- Managed food preparation tasks banquets, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure for opening kitchen.
- Planned and directed food preparation
- tasting menu, preparation and logistic of banquets foof service.
- Managed inventory, Schedule
Kitchen Supervisor
Cheeseburger Cheeseburger
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Elevated kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes.
- Maintained high sanitation standards through routine cleaning protocols and adherence to health regulations.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
Line Cook 1
World Equestrian Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food...:
- Yellow Pony, all stations
- Stirrups, Breaskfast
- Stittups Dine dining (Expo in, Sautee, Fry and Pantry)
- Winter Wonderland
- Ralph's American Grill - Ohio ( Nov 2023 - Mar 2024)
Line Cook 1
Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Optimized food presentation, resulting in positive customer feedback and increased social media attention.
Line Cook
Sundial Resort & Spa
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Breakfast
- Banquets prep and cooking food items, tasting menu, team banquet
- Sushi
- pizza store
- pastry
Line Cook
Monkey Bar & Grill
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Office Manager's Assistant
Instituto Educational Juan XXIII
08.2014 - 01.2019
Executive Administrative Assistant
Frigorifico San Mario
04.2003 - 01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -
Unitec
Guacara, Venezuela06-1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization
- Supervising food prep
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff training
- Kitchen management
- Staff motivation
- Order delivery practices
- Catering background
- Pastry skills
- Operations support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
Sundial Resort & Spa
07.2024 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Cheeseburger Cheeseburger
03.2024 - 07.2024
Line Cook 1
World Equestrian Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook 1
Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club
04.2023 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Sundial Resort & Spa
10.2020 - 09.2022
Line Cook
Monkey Bar & Grill
05.2020 - 11.2020
Office Manager's Assistant
Instituto Educational Juan XXIII
08.2014 - 01.2019
Executive Administrative Assistant
Frigorifico San Mario
04.2003 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -
Unitec
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