Jonathan Alcala
Charlotte,NC
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
TPC Piper Glen
12.2023 - Current
- Allocated varying tasks and duties to my staff members with specific guidelines regarding preparation time frames, sanitation, and restocking activites
- Played a central role in creating new dishes that were in line with industry trends and organized tastings for select staff members to educate and gather opinions
- Keeping inventory logs, ordering and restocking restaurant for day to day business as well as banquets, cafe, beverage cart, and pool bar
- Creating unique menus and recipes for specials, banquet events and wine events.
- Managing and overseeing 10 staff members as well as developing skills and technique development
- Oversaw the execution of daily prep tasks ensuring timely completion while maintaining ingredient freshness.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
Executive Chef
Mariposa
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends
- Checked refrigerator and freezers prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures
- Supervise day-to-day kitchen operations, including a staff of 15 and 70 tables.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Executive Chef
Dilworth Tasting Room
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Help restructure kitchen by organization to help efficiency
- Menu costing current and future menu items
- Creativity with unique specials and menu items
- Training and onboarding new staff members
- Creating prep lists, ordering guides & scheduling as a foundation for operations in kitchen
- Comparing pricing through vendors for costing and lowering food costs
- Scheduling kitchen staff members as well as lowering total monthly labor cost from 47% to 35%
Sous Chef, Team Member Dining/In Suite Dining
Venetian Resort & Casino
07.2022 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
International Culinary Center
Manhattan, New York02.2019
Skills
- Flair for Experimentation
- Keen Attention to Detail
- Creative
- Recipe Development
- Efficient Cost Control
- Organizational Leadership
- Sanitation Standards
- Kitchen Management
- Menu development
- Food pairing
- Food presentation
- Cost Control
- Allergy awareness
- Waste Reduction
- Food Safety
- Nutrition knowledge
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
TPC Piper Glen
12.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
Mariposa
09.2023 - 12.2023
Executive Chef
Dilworth Tasting Room
03.2023 - 09.2023
Sous Chef, Team Member Dining/In Suite Dining
Venetian Resort & Casino
07.2022 - 03.2023
Certificate - Culinary Arts
International Culinary Center
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