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Luis Padilla

chef
Hialeah,FL

Summary

Results-driven culinary professional with a focus on menu planning and cost analysis. Skilled in maintaining food safety compliance and managing kitchen operations, ready to leverage expertise to drive efficiency and elevate culinary offerings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

vida & e
Miami, FL
02.2025 - Current

Sous Chef

Groot Hospitality
Key Biscayne, Florida
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
  • Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.

Sous Chef

Groot Hospitality
Hialeah, Florida
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in menu planning and recipe development for diverse culinary offerings.
  • Managed daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth food preparation and service.
  • Supervised kitchen staff, providing training and guidance on cooking techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling processes.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
  • Maintained inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed for efficient operations.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
  • Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.

Education

Chef

Kyser
Hollywood
01-2018

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Cost analysis
  • Kitchen management
  • Food safety compliance
  • Recipe development
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Inventory control
  • Culinary innovation
  • Staff training
  • Recipe creation
  • Allergy awareness
  • Waste reduction
  • Staff management

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

vida & e
02.2025 - Current

Sous Chef

Groot Hospitality
10.2023 - 01.2025

Sous Chef

Groot Hospitality
02.2022 - 09.2023

Chef

Kyser

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