Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Barista

Martin Valdez

Goleta,CA

Summary

Accomplished Kitchen Supervisor and Executive Chef at UCSB and Hyatt Santa Barbara, respectively, I excel in operations management and staff training. Renowned for elevating food presentation through local ingredients and innovative menus, I significantly enhanced dining experiences while ensuring meticulous inventory control and cost efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Supervisor

UCSB
09.2012 - Current

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Responsible for overseeing the day to day operation
  • Create rules and procedures for the training and development of staff during regular service
  • Ensure the highest quality of food service while maintaining cost control
  • Maintained emphasis on the fresh local ingredients through networking with local supplies
  • Responsible for all procedures aspects of recipe standardization, plate presentation and food quality and great customer service.

Executive Chef and Sous Chef

Hyatt Santa Barbara
11.2002 - 10.2012
  • Responsible foe all kitchen operations including buffets, banquets,and room service at the restaurant .
  • Handled inventory, budgeting, staffing and food cost analysis.
  • Created new recipes and update existing menu to reflect more consistent quality service.
  • Highly skilled in creating eye appealing menus .
  • Maintaining high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, and resolving various issues in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with the training of newly hired kitchen staff.
  • Responsible for meeting with potential banquets clients to discus menu options

Education

GED -

Preparatoria San Martin
Mexico
06-1987

Skills

  • Inventory Control
  • Operations Management
  • Food presentation
  • Staff Training

Timeline

Kitchen Supervisor

UCSB
09.2012 - Current

Executive Chef and Sous Chef

Hyatt Santa Barbara
11.2002 - 10.2012

GED -

Preparatoria San Martin
Martin Valdez