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Kassandra Mahmud

Miami

Summary

Professional culinary artist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at creating innovative dishes, ensuring quality, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering excellent results in dynamic settings. Skilled in menu planning, inventory management, and staff training.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

chef de partie

Cala Millor Restaurant
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Preparation of specific station ingredients for daily service in a timely manner.
  • Execution of recipes and plate design according to the head chef's specifications.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen station adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Collaborating with other culinary team members to ensure seamless service.

• • Monitoring inventory # communicating low stock items to the sous chef or head chef.

Sous Chef

Flama Restaurante (1 Repsol)
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Coordinate food inventory orders and maintain stock levels within budget constraints
  • Collaborate with the executive chef to plan and cost menu items
  • Supervise kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Optimize food preparation processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste
  • Manage and train kitchen staff to uphold service standards and kitchen hygiene

• • Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure adequate coverage during service

Sous Chef

Splenade Restautant (2 Michelin Star)
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Collaborate with the executive chef to plan and cost menu items, keeping within budget constraints.
  • Resolve kitchen conflicts and maintain a positive working environment to boost team morale and productivity.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.

Sous chef

Bosque Fevi - Best Mediterranean Rest by The Gault Millau
03.2018 - 12.2020

15,5/20 and Best mediterranean Rest / Gault Millau


  • Coordinate and planning F&B events.
  • Manteinance and improvement of F&B cost.
  • Creating Seasonal Menus, standarization manual and operational staff
    training.
  • Adapt menus for special events or dietary restrictions, ensuring guest satisfaction and inclusivity.
  • Conduct performance evaluations for kitchen staff, providing feedback and setting goals for improvement.
  • Collaborate with the executive chef to plan and cost menu items, keeping within budget constraints.

• • Resolve kitchen conflicts and maintain a positive working environment to boost team morale and productivity.

Head Chef

Marcano Basque Cuisine - Madrid
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Leading and supervising the statt.
  • Cost structure, managing and coordinating work routine.
  • Creating Seasonal Menus.
  • Development of manual production.

• • Stay current with culinary trends and techniques to continually improve the dining experience.

Sous Chef

Intercontinental Hotels Group
04.2011 - 01.2015
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Education

Degree in Business Administration - Business Administration

Rafael Belloso University
Venezuela
01.2011

Internacional Chef Diploma - undefined

Culinary school Zi teresa
01.2008

Master - Gastronomy Of Innovation

Barcelona Culinary HUB
Barcelona, Spain
01-2021

Skills

    Leading and supervising the staff

    Cost structure, managing and coordinating work routine

    Creating Seasonal Menus

    Development of mandal production

    Manage cooks in their daily responsibilities, providing clear, effective direction

    Manage F&B costs and operations

  • Food presentation
  • Team management

Language

English
Spanish (Native)

Certification


* Certificate Barista Fundamentals


*Cross-training Executive

Sous Chef

IHG La Castellana Madrid


*Cross-training Executive

Sous Chef

IHG Miramar Panama City


*Cost control system

Intercontinental Hotel

*Group

Managements Skills

Workshop


Sinergia Institute


*Sushi Chef Certificate

IHG La Castellana Madrid


Timeline

chef de partie

Cala Millor Restaurant
12.2024 - 06.2025

Sous Chef

Flama Restaurante (1 Repsol)
01.2023 - 11.2024

Sous Chef

Splenade Restautant (2 Michelin Star)
02.2021 - 11.2022

Sous chef

Bosque Fevi - Best Mediterranean Rest by The Gault Millau
03.2018 - 12.2020

Head Chef

Marcano Basque Cuisine - Madrid
09.2015 - 01.2018

Sous Chef

Intercontinental Hotels Group
04.2011 - 01.2015

Internacional Chef Diploma - undefined

Culinary school Zi teresa

Degree in Business Administration - Business Administration

Rafael Belloso University

Master - Gastronomy Of Innovation

Barcelona Culinary HUB