Joshua Diez
Miami,FL
Summary
Executive Sous Chef with 10+ years in high-volume kitchen operations, known for calm leadership, inventory control, and food cost management. Strong focus on food safety compliance, line operations, and maintaining menu standards while keeping service efficient in order to deliver a memorable dining experience to our guest.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen
Miami, Florida
07.2022 - Current
- Led True Food Kitchen line operations during high-volume service, ensuring seamless workflow and timely meal delivery.
- Trained the kitchen staff on scratch recipes and seasonal menu standards.
- Coordinated prep schedules for fresh produce and daily service needs to optimize kitchen efficiency and ingredient availability.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Created daily production schedules for kitchen staff, monitoring performance to uphold quality standards and meet service demands.
- Supported the chef team with expo timing and plate presentation.
- Followed food safety and allergen protocols across kitchen stations.
- Trained new employees in food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations by performing routine inspections such as Ecosure where our standard is 95% or up.
- Reviewed kitchen cleanliness and maintained health code compliance.
- Oversaw the daily cleaning of all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment according to health codes.
- Managed inventory, keeping food costs low and AVT's between 1% and 1.5% for True Food Kitchen.
- Ordered food supplies and work orders, and managed budgeting of resources.
- Managed extra help scheduling during high-volume periods including holidays and special events.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members and provided guidance as needed.
- Utilized local, fresh food products to support local economies and showcase community support.
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
- Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Inspected food products for quality assurance. of food products to meet high standards.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Determining schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Team Captain
Duffy's Sports Grill
Miami, Florida
01.2015 - 07.2022
- Oversaw employee training and performance evaluations, ensuring consistent service quality and team development.
- Trained new team members on guest service and restaurant procedures, enhancing team readiness for peak service.
- Assisted at all stations during busy shifts to ensure smooth service.
- Executed recipes by specs during fast paced shifts (gamedays).
- Supported Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, enabling focus on strategic kitchen initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Coral Park Senior Senior High School
Miami, FL06-2009
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Line operations
- Cost control
- Staff scheduling
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen
07.2022 - Current
Team Captain
Duffy's Sports Grill
01.2015 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Miami Coral Park Senior Senior High School