Maria Elena Friedman
Lake Wylie,South Carolina
Summary
Experienced culinary manager with 15 years of experience. Trained in leadership and sustainability practices, effectively motivates kitchen staff while handling multiple tasks. Skilled in menu preparation and cost-effective management. Organized and dependable candidate excelling at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Manager
NY Butcher Shoppe
03.2023 - Current
- In charge of all orders, inventories, hiring and training staff
- Overseeing a wine bar and customer service
- Submitting invoices in timely manner
- Responsible for food safety and sanitation following health depart code, HACCP principles and Applications maintaining a minimum score of 96%
- Record keeping of production and procedures.
In Charge of prep
Drift on Lake Wylie
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Detail-oriented prep cook with over 10 years of experience supporting kitchen operations and preparing ingredients for high-volume restaurant maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Chef / House Manager
New York City
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Preparation of different menus daily accommodating dietary restrictions for all members of the family
- Ensure Household runs smoothly while taking care of their 2 kids and helping with after school activities.
Private Chef
Otaduy Yachts
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Short or long travels, in charge of breakfast, lunch or dinner menus
- Orders and planification and execution of menus during the trip.
Executive Chef
Steakhouse Queretaro
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Design Menus, oversee preparation and execution of menu items
- In charge of schedules, orders, hiring staff and training
- Monthly inventory and budgeting for the month.
Line Cook
Restaurant BIKO
01.2010 - 01.2012
- In charge of salads and desserts
Education
Culinary Institute of Monterrey
01.2010
Skills
- Food preparation, knife and safe food handling, attention to detail, attention to accommodate dietary restrictions, ability to work in fast-paced environment, stay calm under pressure and collaborate and assist others Bilingual: Spanish and English 100%
- Leadership trained
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation Standards
- Kitchen Operations
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Cost Control
- ServSafe Manager
- Minimizing food waste
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
ServSafe, 03/29/28
Timeline
Culinary Manager
NY Butcher Shoppe
03.2023 - Current
In Charge of prep
Drift on Lake Wylie
01.2022 - 01.2023
Chef / House Manager
New York City
01.2015 - 01.2022
Private Chef
Otaduy Yachts
01.2014 - 01.2015
Executive Chef
Steakhouse Queretaro
01.2012 - 01.2014
Line Cook
Restaurant BIKO
01.2010 - 01.2012
Culinary Institute of Monterrey
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