MARIO BUSTAMANTE
Summary
A seasoned and highly effective culinary professional with over 6 years of kitchen management experience, searching for a great team and organization where I can contribute to company success and the highest level of customer service. I look forward to sharing my culinary skills and continue to learn from others, as well as promote a work culture in the kitchen that encourages teamwork, safety, and sanitary food handling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Supervisor /FOH Supervisor
Curry Village
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations and ensured adherence to food safety standards.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on cooking techniques and equipment use.
- Developed menus in collaboration with chefs to enhance seasonal offerings.
- Coordinated special events and catered services, ensuring timely delivery of meals.
- Facilitated communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams for smooth service flow.
Pastry Chef / Lead Line Cook
Chuponcito
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Opened the restaurant every morning to prepare all pastries from scratch.
- Ran service and assist with prep necessary for service.
- Created a variety of pastries to meet daily menu requirements.
Sous Chef
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
01.2021 - 01.2022
- In charge of running service as well as preparing all steaks, pastries, and seafood for dinner service.
- Assisted with ordering product and creating specials.
- Implemented food safety practices to comply with health regulations.
Sous Chef
Lucianas Ristorante
01.2019 - 01.2021
- In charge of creating new daily specials as well as running service.
- Additionally helping with prep or any assistance needed during service.
- Ensured food quality and presentation met Eddie V's high standards.
Skills
- Serv Safe Certified
- Food service management
- Recipe standardization
- Menu development
- Food and beverage operations
- Food safety compliance
References
David Moldovan, EXECUTIVE CHEF/MENTOR, 949-506-7401
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor /FOH Supervisor
Curry Village
12.2023 - Current
Pastry Chef / Lead Line Cook
Chuponcito
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sous Chef
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sous Chef
Lucianas Ristorante
01.2019 - 01.2021
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