HUGO ESQUIVEL
Round Rock ,TX
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Assistant
The Greek Bar
02.2025 - Current
- Supported head chef in menu development, resulting in increased positive customer feedback.
- Assisted with training new hires, fostering a supportive team atmosphere and improving overall kitchen efficiency.
- Contributed to the development of innovative daily specials, attracting repeat customers and generating positive word-of-mouth advertising.
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management and creative use of ingredients.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Leadership Member
Cook Unity
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting employee engagement initiatives and recognizing outstanding contributions from team members.
- Oversaw product development projects from concept through launch while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and performance management practices.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Executive Chef
Punch Bowl Social
10.2014 - 05.2024
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Homefield grill
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or emergencies within the kitchen environment.
- Streamlined communication between kitchen staff during busy shifts, facilitating smooth collaboration for timely service delivery.
- Boosted employee morale through recognition of hard work and providing support during challenging situations.
Shift Leader
Jasper's Restaurant
11.2011 - 10.2013
- In charge of service production
Kitchen Supervisor/Sous Chef
ZIO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
03.2010 - 09.2011
- Train new employees, ordering, inventory, service production
line cook
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
11.2008 - 10.2010
- All stations service production prep cook
Line Cook
Mama Fu's Asian House
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Line cook service production
Line Cook
sparky's smoke house
12.2007 - 08.2008
- Worked multiple stations
Supervisor/Manager
MASALA WOK
05.2005 - 12.2007
- Bank drops, open and close business, catering
Education
High school diploma -
High school diploma -
Stony Point High School
Round Rock, TX05.2007
Skills
- Banquet Experience
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Safety
- Culinary Experience
- Catering
- Supervising Experience
Enddate
10/01/10
Startdate
11/01/08
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Culinary Assistant
The Greek Bar
02.2025 - Current
Leadership Member
Cook Unity
10.2024 - 05.2025
Executive Chef
Punch Bowl Social
10.2014 - 05.2024
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Homefield grill
10.2013 - 10.2014
Shift Leader
Jasper's Restaurant
11.2011 - 10.2013
Kitchen Supervisor/Sous Chef
ZIO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
03.2010 - 09.2011
Line Cook
Mama Fu's Asian House
10.2009 - 03.2010
line cook
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
11.2008 - 10.2010
Line Cook
sparky's smoke house
12.2007 - 08.2008
Supervisor/Manager
MASALA WOK
05.2005 - 12.2007
High school diploma -
High school diploma -
Stony Point High School
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