Joseph Gonzalez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Accomplished restaurant owner specializing in operations management and staff training. Demonstrated success in improving customer satisfaction and maintaining high product standards. Proficient in enhancing operational efficiency and increasing revenue.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta
Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 03.2026
- Managed daily operations of a busy pizza and pasta restaurant.
- Oversaw kitchen staff to uphold food quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance.
- Created seasonal menus reflecting customer preferences to enhance dining experience.
- Onboarded new employees in food preparation and customer service to maintain service quality.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers and enhance brand visibility.
- 24-Times Best of Las Vegas Winner.
Chef Tournant
Rao's Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Fostered positive work environment through effective team communication and support, enhancing collaboration.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations and kitchen safety protocols, ensuring safe food handling practices.
- Prepared authentic Italian dishes using traditional recipes and techniques.
- Managed kitchen inventory to ensure fresh ingredients and supplies were always available.
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Chef
Di Fara's Pizza Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and maintain high-quality standards.
- Created unique pizza recipes emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients to elevate dining experience.
- Developed innovative pizza recipes to enhance menu offerings and boost customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize ingredient availability and minimize waste.
- High Volume
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Katharine Gibbs College
New York, NYSkills
- Food safety compliance
- Menu development
- Culinary preparation
- Operations management
- Staff training and mentoring
- Recruitment and hiring
- Team building
- Marketing strategies
- Time management
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability to change
- Problem solving
- Turnover reduction
- Decision making
- Customer service excellence
Accomplishments
Best Pizza Southwest Division 2nd Place 2014
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta
08.2018 - 03.2026
Chef Tournant
Rao's Caesars Palace
03.2017 - 07.2018
Chef
Di Fara's Pizza Caesars Palace
08.2015 - 02.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Katharine Gibbs College