Sebastien Philippe
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Experienced and result-driven food professional t with a strong background in back of the house operations, team leadership, and event coordination. Skilled in optimizing workflow, managing inventory, and fostering staff to deliver exceptional service in fast paced environments. Passionate with blending culinary experiences with culture to create meaningful community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager in Training
Padrinos cuban restaurant
Hallandale, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Managed financial aspects of the kitchen including budgeting for supplies and tracking expenses.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Assisted in creating and implementing new kitchen policies and procedures.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
- Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Conducted daily inventory of supplies, equipment, and ingredients.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Developed effective training plans for new hires.
- Inspected kitchen areas to ensure cleanliness and organization standards were met.
- Monitored food safety standards and implemented corrective measures when needed.
- Analyzed data from customer surveys to identify ways to improve the overall dining experience.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Cook
padrinos cuban restaurant
MIAMI, Florida
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Back of House Supervisor
Padrinos Cuban Restaurant
Hallandale, FL
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained high standards of food quality and safety by enforcing clear handling and preparation policies.
- Organized weekly and monthly inventories of back-of-house products and materials.
- Assisted with the hiring, training and evaluation of all back-of-house staff.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered necessary supplies to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Maintained records of food costs, revenues, profits or losses as well as other financial data related to the kitchen operation.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
- Measured business levels and forecasted trends to better align supplies and employee scheduling for optimum coverage.
- Coordinated daily operations in the kitchen including food preparation, service, cleaning and storage.
New Business Consultant
Wifout!
Miami, FL
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Crafted marketing strategies to improve brand awareness and customer acquisition.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to protect business interests.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Created campaigns to develop and market clients' brands.
- Coached artists on how best to promote themselves through social media platforms.
- Oversaw financial documentation for artist engagements and reconciled invoices with accounting department.
- Developed and maintained relationships with music industry professionals.
- Organized files and records for clients, maximizing security of information.
- Provided strategic guidance on career development opportunities in order to maximize income potential for the artist.
Delivery Driver
padrinos cuban restaurant
MIAMI, Florida
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Washington State University
Pullman, WASkills
- Coordinating Shows
- Supporting Artists
- Musical Arrangements Understanding
- Team Building
- Training & Development
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Service
- Good Work Ethic
- Data Management
- Publicity and Promotion
- fluent in french, Haitian Creole
- intermediate in spanish
- Career Development
- Relationship Building
- Financial Management
- Advertising and Marketing
- Creative Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Native/ Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- offering music servies to artists
Websites
Timeline
Kitchen Manager in Training
Padrinos cuban restaurant
01.2025 - Current
Back of House Supervisor
Padrinos Cuban Restaurant
05.2024 - 01.2025
Cook
padrinos cuban restaurant
07.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
padrinos cuban restaurant
09.2020 - 07.2021
New Business Consultant
Wifout!
12.2018 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Washington State University