Leonardo Wynter
College Park,MD
Summary
A seasoned Sous Chef at Live Casino, I excel in kitchen leadership and team mentorship, driving innovative menu development and achieving significant cost savings through effective inventory management. My proactive approach in fostering food safety and engaging customer service has notably enhanced dining experiences, leading to positive health inspection results and guest return rates.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Live Casino
Hanover, MD
10.2022 - Current
- Supported head chef in managing kitchen staff for smooth operations.
- Oversaw kitchen operations by coordinating staff schedules.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for freshness of ingredients.
- Interacted with guests to gather feedback on menu offerings.
- Developed new dishes with innovative techniques.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- 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.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
Beltsville, MD
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Used handheld devices to track and confirm delivery status.
- Navigated local streets to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Delivered packages on time by planning optimal delivery routes.
- Loaded and unloaded packages carefully, maintaining product integrity.
Lead Cook
Capital One
Washington, DC
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Created visually appealing dishes to enhance dining experience and encourage repeat visits.
- Monitored food storage practices to prevent spoilage and maintain quality.
- Prepared diverse menu items by utilizing fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.
- Maintained inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and ordering supplies.
Line Cook
Chipotle Grill
Dc
03.2015 - 12.2016
Chef Assistant
Market Basket
Arrington, VA
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
Education
Bachelor Of Communication Studies - Physical Education And Coaching
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD08.2011
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Safety management
- Supervising food prep
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Mentoring and coaching
- Menu development
- Safe handling
- Menu memorization
- Staff training
Timeline
Sous Chef
Live Casino
10.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
FedEx
04.2018 - 07.2020
Lead Cook
Capital One
10.2017 - 03.2018
Line Cook
Chipotle Grill
03.2015 - 12.2016
Chef Assistant
Market Basket
06.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor Of Communication Studies - Physical Education And Coaching
Prince George's Community College