Lionel Favela
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than eight years of experience. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced in most type of cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Create unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Waters Edge Winery
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Head Line Cook
The Gardens Casino
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pasadena
Pasadena, CA06.2005
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
Long Beach, CA06.2003
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Inventory Control
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Employee Training
- Resource Management
- Organization and Prioritization
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- BOH Operations
- Garnishing and Plating
- Servsafe Certification
- Special Events
- Creative Thinking
Certification
- Food Handlers Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Chef
Waters Edge Winery
06.2021 - 09.2023
Head Line Cook
The Gardens Casino
02.2015 - 01.2017
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pasadena
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
- Food Handlers Certification
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