Jose Pita
Columbus,OH
Summary
Accomplished Executive Chef with a proven track record at Orange Umbrella, enhancing dining experiences and expanding catering services. Expert in menu development, cost control, and fostering team leadership. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, I excel in culinary creativity and hospitality service, significantly boosting guest satisfaction and profitability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Orange Umbrella
09.2022 - Current
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering exceptional service in a high-pressure environment.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Expanded catering services through strategic marketing efforts, increasing event bookings and revenue streams.
Head Sushi Chef
Miyako Doral
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided patrons with education on different types of fish and shellfish and helped choose sushi items.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Boosted team morale through effective leadership and open communication channels among staff members.
- Adapted menu offerings seasonally to incorporate fresh ingredients while maintaining consistency in flavor profiles.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Personal Chef
Alannys Viloria
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Sourced healthy cooking techniques to capture flavor and nutrients of food with fresh ingredients.
Education
Ph.D. -
Hangzhou
China09-2014
Ph.D. -
El Bulli
Barcelona Spain01-2010
Ph.D. -
Cecsa
San Antonio De Los Altos VENEZUELA08-2004
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Hospitality service expertise
- ServSafe certification
- Team leadership
- Kitchen management
- Catering and events
- Staff training
- Creative thinking
- Fine dining
- 3 languages spanish, portuguese and english
Accomplishments
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Chef
Orange Umbrella
09.2022 - Current
Head Sushi Chef
Miyako Doral
01.2019 - 09.2019
Personal Chef
Alannys Viloria
02.2015 - 01.2019
- HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Ph.D. -
Hangzhou
Ph.D. -
El Bulli
Ph.D. -
Cecsa
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