Jesus Martinez
Dallas,TX
Summary
Adept Executive Chef with a proven track record at Flowerchild, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and effective cost control. Excelled in kitchen management and staff training, significantly improving team performance. Skilled in food safety and possessing a strong work ethic, consistently delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Flowerchild
07.2022 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- 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.
Sous Chef
The Henry
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
Lead Line Cook
Happiest Hour
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Education
Moises E Molina High School
Dallas, TX06.2017
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Cost Control
- Menu development
- Food Safety
- Strong Work Ethic
- Hospitality service expertise
- ServSafe Certification
- Team Leadership
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Inventory Control
- Kitchen Management
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Prep Planning
- Inventory Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Recruitment and Onboarding
Timeline
Executive Chef
Flowerchild
07.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
The Henry
03.2020 - 07.2022
Lead Line Cook
Happiest Hour
01.2017 - 02.2019
Moises E Molina High School
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