Marco Bonilla
Brooklyn,United States
Summary
Disciplined culinary professional with fine dining experience at Casa Cipriani and La Tête D'or by Daniel Boulud. Proven in leading stations, mentoring team members, and supporting multiple areas of service. Driven to master technique, strength discipline, and excel in elite, high-impact kitchens.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef de Partie
La Tête D'Or by Daniel Boulud
New York, NY, United States
11.2024 - Current
- Led Garde Manger station, delivering dishes with precision in a high-volume fine dining environment.
- Collaborated with Chefs to uphold standards, maintain plating consistency, and optimize station performance.
- Adapted across multiple stations, including Entremet Sides and occasional Pastry support, providing reliable coverage during peak service.
- Executed fine dining events and banquet with polished timing and elevated presentation.
- Trained and guided new team members, ensuring efficiency and consistent kitchen standards.
Commis Chef
Casa Cipriani
New York, NY, United States
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Produced and managed foundational components, including stocks, sauces, and mise en place, ensuring consistency and readiness across multiple stations.
- Assisted à la carte and banquet service, ensuring precise timing, seamless coordination, and consistent adherence to standards.
- Maintained rigorous organization, cleanliness, and communication, upholding luxury kitchen standards.
- Cross-trained across prep areas to support efficient kitchen workflow.
Education
Graduate Certificate -
First Course NYC – Hot Bread Kitchen
New York, NY11.2024
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Training
- Guest Interaction
- Handling Pressure
- High Volume Cooking
- Positive Attitude
- Sense of Urgency
- Teamwork
- Operating Kitchen Equipment
- Quality Control
DREAM JOB
A fine dining environment that challenges me to expand my skill set, perfect execution, and cultivate a distinctive culinary voice.
Certification
- Certification of Completion – Hot Bread Kitchen Sep. 2024 to Dec. 2024
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification – New York City Health Department Oct. 2024 to Oct. 2024
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent)
Hobbies and Interests
Passionate about pursuing world-class culinary training and contributing to ambitious projects, including competitions like Bocuse d'Or. and Long-term: launch Entre Volcanes, a high-level dining experience inspired by El Salvador's volcanic landscapes, ancestral ingredients, and the evolution of Salvadoran-Latin cuisine.
Timeline
Chef de Partie
La Tête D'Or by Daniel Boulud
11.2024 - Current
Commis Chef
Casa Cipriani
09.2022 - 11.2024
Graduate Certificate -
First Course NYC – Hot Bread Kitchen