JUAN PABLO GARCIA BETANCUR
Chapel Hill
Summary
Accomplished chef with over 8 years of comprehensive experience working in the food industry. Adept at a strictly monitoring kitchen activities and meeting health code standards. Specialties in Italian / Japanese and American cuisine. Strong organizational, leadership and management skills. Ready for new challenges creating tasty meals for successful establishments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager's Assistant
The Ups Store 3651
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and prioritized tasks to enhance office efficiency.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving collaboration and workflow.
- Managed inventory and procurement processes to ensure resource availability.
- Developed training materials for new hires, fostering a supportive onboarding experience.
- Increased workplace efficiency through meticulous organization of office space resulting in easily accessible files for quick reference.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and promoting open communication among team members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, maintaining strict deadlines and ensuring accuracy in all deliverables.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Lead Housekeeper
Hectors Cleaning
12.2023 - Current
- Manage a team of housekeepers and ensure that buildings are clean and well-maintained.
Server
Portofinos
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide excellent customer service to restaurant diners by greeting them, taking orders, and ensuring their dining experience is enjoyable
Kitchen Manager
Osteria Georgi
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Overseeing the kitchen's operations, managing staff, and ensuring food safety and sanitation
Contractor
Storefront Glass Door And More
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Led project teams to ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Developed and implemented process improvements enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed stakeholder communications, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Analyzed project requirements, aligning resources with organizational goals.
- Streamlined reporting processes, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround time.
- Evaluated vendor performance, optimizing supplier relationships for future projects.
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Sushi Chef / Bar Manager
Fusion Fish
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Preparing a variety of sushi dishes like nigiri, maki, and sashimi, by selecting high-quality fresh seafood and other ingredients, ensuring proper handling and presentation, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace and often communicating with waitstaff to ensure customer satisfaction
- Overseeing all aspects of a bar's operations, including managing staff, maintaining inventory, creating drink menus, ensuring customer satisfaction, upholding safety standards, and controlling costs
Expo / Host / Buzzer
City Kitchen
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Ensure a party's orders are coursed correctly, and that every item is plated correctly and matches the guests specifications on the ticket.
- Greeting guests, managing reservations, and seating guests at tables
Costumer Service
UPS Store
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Providing excellent customer service by assisting customers with shipping and packaging needs, processing packages for delivery, operating office equipment like copiers and printers, selling packaging materials, and offering other services like printing, faxing, and notary services, all while maintaining a clean and organized store environment.
Education
High School -
Chapel Hill High School
05.2016
No Degree - Computational Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC07-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Staff training and development
- Staff supervision
- Staff management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Staff development
- Sales strategies
- Financial management
- Team motivation
- Project management abilities
- Employee performance evaluations
- Orientation and training
- Schedule oversight
- Sales reporting
- Sales growth
- Employee scheduling
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Google drive
- Business administration
- Time management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Recruitment and hiring
- Performance evaluation
- Microsoft office expertise
- Adobe creative suite (photoshop, illustrator, dreamweaver)
- Graphic and media design
- Fast learner
- Office administration
- Document and file management
- Documentation and control
- Spreadsheet management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager's Assistant
The Ups Store 3651
02.2025 - Current
Lead Housekeeper
Hectors Cleaning
12.2023 - Current
Server
Portofinos
10.2022 - 12.2023
Contractor
Storefront Glass Door And More
11.2019 - 04.2021
Kitchen Manager
Osteria Georgi
11.2019 - 09.2021
Sushi Chef / Bar Manager
Fusion Fish
06.2016 - 11.2019
Expo / Host / Buzzer
City Kitchen
05.2014 - 05.2016
Costumer Service
UPS Store
04.2014 - 05.2016
High School -
Chapel Hill High School
No Degree - Computational Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill