Leidy Guerra
Winthrop,MA
Summary
Hospitality professional with 9 years at Marriott, including leadership experience as an Assistant Sous Chef. Proven background in kitchen operations, banquet production, ream leadership, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in fast- paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Sous Chef
Marriott Boston Copley Place
Boston, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food preparation and presentation.
- Collaborated with culinary team to develop and refine seasonal menu items.
- Maintained inventory levels, ordering supplies to meet kitchen demands seamlessly.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on food safety protocols and culinary techniques.
- Supported Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely meal preparation for guests.
Head of Kitchen
The Quin House
Boston, MA
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation and presentation.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance culinary offerings.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering skills development and teamwork.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize supply usage.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Cook I
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Boston, MA
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Prepared diverse dishes in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and adherence to food safety regulations consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to execute high-volume service during peak hours efficiently.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing guidance on cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts And Food Service Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05-2024
High School Diploma -
Compuestudio
Colombia07-2004
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA05-2022
Skills
- Kitchen managemt
- Food safety
- Staff training
- Operations support
- Time management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Sous Chef
Marriott Boston Copley Place
05.2023 - Current
Head of Kitchen
The Quin House
08.2021 - 04.2023
Cook I
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
07.2015 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts And Food Service Management
Johnson & Wales University
High School Diploma -
Compuestudio
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
North Shore Community College