Julieta Vera
Astoria,NY
Summary
Food-loving individual known for remaining composed and calm under extreme pressure. Team leader supervises kitchen teams in high-stress restaurant environments. Dedicated to innovative dishes and efficient kitchen management.
Focused on setting high expectations and raising service standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef Manager
Concrete Hospitality Group
Manhattan, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Selina (HOWM)| Royalton Park Av| MOXY Downtown (RECREATION)
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Provided effective orientation and training to each new associate and developed ongoing training programs.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
- Assisted with managing the restaurant, bar, taking orders, serving
- Handled payroll, on-boarding, training.
- Managed corporate events.
Executive Chef Manager
Porteño restaurant
Manhattan, NY
06.2013 - 04.2020
- Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.
- Employed training and motivational techniques to keep atmosphere constructive for employees.
- Prepared recipes, menu cycles and portion sizes within restaurant budgets.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
Culinary Arts Teacher
IGA instituto gastronómico Argentino
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided culinary instruction to college-level students.
- Supervised cooking done in kitchens in non-critical, systematic environment to educate students on what to expect in real-word environment.
- Helped students develop personal style after comprehensive lessons on specific recipes.
- Inventoried both food and hardware supplies for kitchen and student needs.
- Introduced innovative evaluation process to test students comprehensive knowledge of ingredients, nutrition and presentation.
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Modelo Lomas
Argentina , 12.2005
Master of Arts - Culinary Arts
IGA Instituto Gastronómico Argentino
Argentina 11.2005
Skills
- Time Management
- Budget Administration
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Culinary Staff Management
- Dish Preparation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable and Responsible
- Training and Onboarding
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Inventory Supervision
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Scheduling Staff
Timeline
Executive Chef Manager
Concrete Hospitality Group
03.2022 - Current
Executive Chef Manager
Porteño restaurant
06.2013 - 04.2020
Culinary Arts Teacher
IGA instituto gastronómico Argentino
03.2010 - 01.2013
Associate of Arts -
Modelo Lomas
Master of Arts - Culinary Arts
IGA Instituto Gastronómico Argentino