Kevin Modiano
Chef
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Chef with over 10 years of experience providing high level service within luxury resorts, country club, and fine dining restaurants. Experienced with classic steak, seafood, and contemporary cuisine, sourcing ingredients, and controlling budgets. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Chef
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton , FL
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Provided club membership of 3,500 with superior dining experience
- Contributed to the successful execution of banquet for 800 -1,000 attendees
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Promoted flexibility and responsiveness to member special requests.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Communicated effectively with suppliers regarding ordering processes and timelines.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Checked deliveries against invoices for accuracy in quantity received as well as quality of product.
- Retained optimal inventory levels to prevent disruptions.
- Resolved issues related to receiving errors such as incorrect quantities or missing items.
- Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
- Complied with all health department food and sanitation regulation
Executive Chef /Executive Sous Chef
Morton's The Steakhouse
Ft Lauderdale , FL
2021.01 - 2022.12
- Directed kitchen staff of 10 in food preparation and presentation
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Utilized local, fresh food products to promote community support
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Liaised with Accounts Payable to minimize and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Ensured that credits are properly applied and reflected on invoices
Sous Chef
Maestro's Ocean Club Steak and Seafood
Fort Lauderdale , FL
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Directed kitchen staff of 12 in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in service or product quality.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to create teamwork
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment.
Executive Sous/Restaurant Chef
NYY Steak House
Hollywood , FL
2015.01 - 2019.01
- Provided exceptional service and foster relationships with Casino VIP customers
- Assisted Executive Chef with creating tastings, and special events menus
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
- Controlled food costs and assist with requisition of daily food purchase orders
- Implemented proper receiving, storage and rotation of inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Boca Raton High School
Skills
- Fine Dining
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Vendor Relations
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Inventory Control
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Problem Resolution
- Oral and Written Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Restaurant Chef
Boca West Country Club
2022.01 - 2023.01
Executive Chef /Executive Sous Chef
Morton's The Steakhouse
2021.01 - 2022.12
Sous Chef
Maestro's Ocean Club Steak and Seafood
2019.01 - 2020.01
Executive Sous/Restaurant Chef
NYY Steak House
2015.01 - 2019.01
High School Diploma -
West Boca Raton High School
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