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Leslie Serrano Bucio

Leslie Serrano Bucio

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Accomplished Manager, Culinary Innovation at Chipotle, with a robust background at Kerry Inc., showcasing expertise in strategic planning and cross-functional teamwork. Spearheaded innovative culinary projects, significantly enhancing product offerings and fostering key relationships. Excelled in staff development and operations management, driving team agility and performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Culinary Innovation

Chipotle
10.2021 - Current
  • Lead Domestic Culinary Team
  • Create, Validate and Approve innovation, reformulations across LTOs and Core Menu
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with X-Functional Teams and Suppliers through Stage-gate process
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

Sr. Innovation Chef

Kerry Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • West Coast Culinary Lead for the Food Service Business
  • Leverage cutting-edge proven product technologies to create products made from trusted authentic foods and flavors


Applications Chef

Kerry Inc.
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • Creative Culinarian Lead for innovation sessions with CPG customers
  • Applications and Culinary support for the dairy, meals, and flavors RD and Sales Team



Corporate Chef, North LATAM

Kerry Ingredients
10.2011 - 04.2015
  • Develop authentic taste experiences through Kerry's systems portfolio
  • Design Innovation sessions for CPG customers across Latin America
  • Build relationships, new ideas, presentations for customers in Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and Brazil

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts And Food Science

Universidad Del Claustro De Sor Juana
Mexico City
05.2011

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Stage-Gate Process Implementation
  • Prototypes Design
  • Marketing
  • Staff Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Product Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Operations Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Manager, Culinary Innovation

Chipotle
10.2021 - Current

Sr. Innovation Chef

Kerry Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2021

Applications Chef

Kerry Inc.
04.2015 - 01.2018

Corporate Chef, North LATAM

Kerry Ingredients
10.2011 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts And Food Science

Universidad Del Claustro De Sor Juana

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