Michael Herrera
Ft.Myers,USA
Summary
Chef with 12 years of experience in managing kitchen staff, creating innovative menus, and optimizing supplier negotiations to reduce costs. Proficient in team management, food costing, and maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to streamline operations for increased efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
the Club at Renaissance
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- 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.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening to maximize productivity.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Catering chef
Delights Catering
01.2017 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Chefs Delights Catering, Maria@chefsdelights.com, 7864265654
- Supervised a team of 30 kitchen staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and high-quality food production.
- Developed and introduced new menu items and seasonal specials, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Optimized supplier negotiations, achieving a cost reduction while maintaining product quality.
- Implemented an efficient staff scheduling system, significantly improving kitchen workflow.
- Handled daily orders and managed supplier relationships to secure the best prices and timely deliveries.
- Chefs Delights Catering, Maria@chefsdelights.com, 7864265654
Kitchen manager
Jimmys kitchen
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: jimmy's kitchen, 3054588121
- Led staff at two locations, ensuring smooth operations and high service standards.
- Oversaw food preparation stations, maintaining consistent quality and efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supplier relationships, optimizing food ordering processes.
- Implemented sanitation protocols, delegating tasks to maintain cleanliness.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team, conducting meetings to address daily updates.
- Jimmy's kitchen, 3054588121
Sous chef
Southern swank kitchen
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: southern swank kitchen, 3056093524
- Assisted chef with daily tasks, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and timely meal preparation.
- Managed morning prep and supported various stations, enhancing service efficiency.
- Operated grill, fry, smoker, and salad stations, maintaining high-quality food standards.
- Oversaw expo station, managing ticket flow and plate presentations for optimal customer experience.
- Collaborated with chef to create innovative brunch and dinner items, contributing to menu development.
- Southern swank kitchen, 3056093524
Education
bachelors - culinary arts and hospitality management
Johnson & Wales University
North Miami, FL05.2012
Skills
- Sauté
- Grilling
- Frying
- Cold stations
- Butchering proteins
- Serve safe management
- Time management
- Team management
- Menu production
- Food costing
- Product ordering
- Food safety
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/14/90
Ethnicity
Hispanic
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
the Club at Renaissance
08.2024 - Current
Catering chef
Delights Catering
01.2017 - 06.2024
Kitchen manager
Jimmys kitchen
07.2014 - 12.2016
Sous chef
Southern swank kitchen
09.2013 - 07.2014
bachelors - culinary arts and hospitality management
Johnson & Wales University
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