Mario Gonzalez
West Haven,CT
Summary
Dynamic Executive Sous Chef with a proven track record at CulinArt, excelling in kitchen management and food presentation. Expert in recipe creation and menu development, I enhance customer satisfaction through innovative dishes. Skilled in training staff and maintaining high standards, I ensure a seamless dining experience while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
CulinArt
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Sous Chef
Elm City Social
04.2017 - 08.2023
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Sous Chef
Shiftstaff Company
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Lead Cook
Harvest Restaurant Group
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
jospeph slifka jewish center [ koshar kichen ]
lead cook
yale new haven , ct
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
lead cook [ michellin star matt lamberton ]
Hamilton Park
new haven , new haven
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Jose Martinez
Adult Educación New Haven Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Banquets and catering
- Inventory management
- Kitchen staff management
- Food prep planning
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
CulinArt
08.2023 - 09.2025
Sous Chef
Shiftstaff Company
03.2020 - 07.2023
Lead Cook
Harvest Restaurant Group
02.2018 - 02.2022
jospeph slifka jewish center [ koshar kichen ]
lead cook
02.2018 - 01.2022
Sous Chef
Elm City Social
04.2017 - 08.2023
lead cook [ michellin star matt lamberton ]
Hamilton Park
07.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
High School Jose Martinez