Mauricio Bernal
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Motivated kitchen leader offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Ermanos Craft Wine Bar
Tucson, Arizona
09.2019 - Current
- Able to maintain patient demeanor when faced with various lunch and dinner rushes
- Aided new hires with hands on support and guided training
- Computer ordering system compliance and utilization
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Adjusted meal portions based on costs, availability and planned recipes to optimize restaurant revenue.
- Led shifts while preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Coordinated kitchen stations with managers to cut down on customer wait times.
- Prepared average of 80 orders each shift
Kitchen Manager
The Wooden Nickel Tavern
Tucson, Arizona
10.2012 - 09.2019
- Managed staff in accordance to company standards and policies
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Managed restaurant marketing, sales building and community involvement.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Increased kitchen efficiency 30% by streamlining processes, reducing waste and mentoring team members on proper procedures.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tucson High
Tucson, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Cold Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Special Event Cooking
- Hot Service
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Attention to Detail
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Detail-Oriented
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Integrity and Dependability
Timeline
Line Cook
Ermanos Craft Wine Bar
09.2019 - Current
Kitchen Manager
The Wooden Nickel Tavern
10.2012 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Tucson High