Hector Velez
Stratford,CT
Summary
Dynamic Chef and Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Whiskey Barrel station house bar and grill and a Fuego spanish american bbq food truck , excelling in cost management and menu development. Expert in food safety practices and allergen awareness, I successfully optimized food preparation processes, reducing waste and enhancing dish quality, while fostering community partnerships through local sourcing.
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with [Type] cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational [Language] skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/kitchen Manager V
Whiskey Barrel
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef/kitchen Manger
Station House Bar and Grill
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Education
Warren Harding High
Skills
- Food safety practices
- Cost management
- Menu planning
- Inventory control
- Food quality
- Menu development
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cost control
- Food safety and sanitation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Banquets and catering
- Kitchen management
- Allergen awareness
- Food storage
- Knife skills
- Grilling techniques
- Butchery skills
- Food presentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Seafood preparation
Certification
- Certified food safety manager 21737949
4/3/2021 4/3/2026
Languages
English
Timeline
Chef/kitchen Manger
Station House Bar and Grill
05.2023 - 05.2025
Chef/kitchen Manager V
Whiskey Barrel
Warren Harding High
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