Gersson Arevalo
Princeton ,FL
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at The Golden Hog, specializing in kitchen leadership and safe food handling. Elevated food quality and team productivity through effective training and innovative menu planning. Demonstrated expertise in supervising food prep and enhancing food presentation, contributing to significant customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Golden Hog
Key Biscayne, FL
06.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Havanna Harry’s
Coral Gables, FL
01.2023 - 06.2023
Supervisor
Casa Tua Cucina
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Sous Chef
Milanezza Restaurant
Key Biscayne, FL
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, 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.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Cook Supervisor
The Ritz Carlton South Beach
Miami Beach, FL
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
Lead Cook
Nobu Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
Education
11 -
Atanasio Girardot
Bogotá Colombia Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Kitchen leadership
- Team Leadership
- Food presentation
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Cooking techniques
- Safety Management
- Supervising Food Prep
- Safe handling
- Staff Training
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Golden Hog
06.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Havanna Harry’s
01.2023 - 06.2023
Supervisor
Casa Tua Cucina
06.2022 - 12.2022
Sous Chef
Milanezza Restaurant
07.2021 - 06.2022
Cook Supervisor
The Ritz Carlton South Beach
06.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Cook
Nobu Hotel
01.2019 - 01.2020
11 -
Atanasio Girardot