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Leonel Benavides

Washington

Summary

I am always on top of my work and committed to achieving my goals. I love learning new kitchen methods every kitchen I been have to and use them in my own way. I work in many types of restaurants / clubs /banquet with fine dining and typical bar menus. I'm a memorable person to cook with and meet.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Chef

TCMA
Washington ,DC
04.2026 - Current
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Demonstrated versatility in culinary skills by proficiently preparing diverse cuisine types for various banquet.
  • Stand-by during buffet,reception and passing to garnish the appetizer/hand held food.
  • During high volume banquet or wedding with 4 -course meal we precede follow plating to ensure consistency and efficiency.

LINE COOK

Chai Pani Restaurant Group
Washington, D.C.
06.2025 - 04.2026
  • Work in step by step process for the most organized and proficient time.
  • Collaborated with team members to expedite service during busy meal periods.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.

LINE COOK

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Washington, D.C.
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Find the optimize way set the lowboy and station up a fast cook time
  • Communicated with front-of-house staff regarding special requests or menu changes.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.

HEAD LINE COOK

Taphouse
Richmond, VA
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house team to synchronize food service delivery.
  • Maintaining leadership throughout service keeping your head high.

Education

GED -

Leonel Benavides
Woodbridge, VA

Skills

  • Line station oversight
  • Professional attitude
  • Recipe development
  • Large scale events

Certification

Food handlers.

Timeline

Banquet Chef

TCMA
04.2026 - Current

LINE COOK

Chai Pani Restaurant Group
06.2025 - 04.2026

LINE COOK

Hilton Hotels Corporation
01.2025 - 07.2025

HEAD LINE COOK

Taphouse
01.2024 - 01.2025

GED -

Leonel Benavides