Martin sigala
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Republic of Texas Restaurant, excelling in food safety oversight and recipe modification. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous food presentation and effective multitasking. Recognized for training staff and optimizing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/ Waiter/ Bartender
The Republic of Texas Restaurant
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Bartender/ Waiter
Mad Dogs British Pub
05.2021 - Current
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Expo Runner/ Cook/ Waiter
Schilos Delicatessen
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
High School Diploma - N/A
Navarro Academy
San Antonio, TX05.2009
Skills
- Ingredients measuring
- Food safety oversight
- Recipe modification
- Contamination prevention
- Food handling
- Food presentation
- Surface cleaning
- Sauteing
- Order prioritization
- Recipe-based cooking
- Grilling
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Dish preparation
- Menu planning
- Order verification
- Extensive catering background
- Event catering
- Portion control
- Focused and disciplined
- Order delivery practices
- ServSafe certified
- Labor management
- Sanitation practices
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Bartender/ Waiter
Mad Dogs British Pub
05.2021 - Current
Expo Runner/ Cook/ Waiter
Schilos Delicatessen
04.2019 - 05.2023
Cook/ Waiter/ Bartender
The Republic of Texas Restaurant
High School Diploma - N/A
Navarro Academy