Manuel Kenniasty
Summerfield,FL
Summary
Passionate and talented culinary professional with over 25 years of expertise in menu development, kitchen management, and staff training. Excels at creating unique and delicious dishes while effectively controlling food and labor costs. Proactively seeks feedback from customers and staff to continuously improve kitchen workflows. Demonstrates exceptional focus and productivity in high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor during busy times. Consistently upholds high standards of food safety, sanitation, and food presentation, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for all patrons.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Highpoint at Stonecrest
2023.11 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
CHEF
Darrel's Diner
2021.07 - 2023.10
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure fresh ingredients were delivered on schedule
- Created lists for kitchen personnel for daily food preparation tasks
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available for daily operations
- Created cost effective menu items while maintaining quality standards
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency in the kitchen
- Labeled and stored raw food ingredients in appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, or freezer
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to provide exceptional customer service experience.
CHEF/BUSINESS OWNER
Manny's Pork Stop Grill
2015.02 - 2022.12
- Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing
- Defined strategic plans and kept business on track to meet objectives
- Participated in many food shows/events throughout the year in multiple cities
- Established and maintained business relationships with local suppliers to boost business
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices
- Established strong relationship with the communities served.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN CULINARY ARTS -
Johnson and Wales
North Miami Beach, FL05.1996
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques (Grilling, Sauteing, Frying, Made-to-order, Butchering, Catering, Pasta, Pizza, etc.)
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management & Cost Control
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Verbal and written communication/Bilingual (Spanish)
- Ingredient Knowledge/Recipe Creation
- Hospitality service & Culinary expertise
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating, pairing, and presentation
- Knife Skills
- Food Service Manager License
- Project Manager/Team Leader
References
- Angelo Dactylidis, Executive Catering Chef Ex Business Partner, (352) 630-9206, ADactylidis@gmail.com
- Victor Gardner, Regional Manager Ex-Business Partner, (504) 357-7444, Chefvic9@gmail.com
- Maria Cuevas, Managing Member Supervisor, (352) 272-3553, Macue130@gmail.com
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Highpoint at Stonecrest
2023.11 - Current
CHEF
Darrel's Diner
2021.07 - 2023.10
CHEF/BUSINESS OWNER
Manny's Pork Stop Grill
2015.02 - 2022.12
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN CULINARY ARTS -
Johnson and Wales
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