Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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John Lucero

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Seasoned Executive Chef with background in diverse culinary styles and management of kitchen operations. Proven expertise in menu development, cost control, and high-quality food preparation. Known for leadership skills, creativity, and commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences. Made significant impact by improving efficiency and streamlining processes in previous roles.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Double Eagle de Mesilla
Mesilla, N.M.
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
  • Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.

Sous Chef

Amador Patio and Grill
Las Cruces, N.M.
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.

Education

Music Education

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Culinary techniques
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Cost control
  • Staff scheduling

Accomplishments

  • I have received Best chef in the southwest award from the Shamrock fired up challenge as well as the coveted DiRona award of excellence for 2025.

Affiliations

  • I practice many art mediums from painting to sculpting and love the outdoors. I also regularly go to state parks and ride mountain bikes.

Certification

  • Serve safe managers certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Chef

Double Eagle de Mesilla
08.2021 - Current

Sous Chef

Amador Patio and Grill
07.2018 - 08.2021

Music Education

New Mexico State University

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