Accomplished passionate Sous Chef with a proven track record at Buttermilk Channel, adept in menu planning and development across diverse cuisines including American and French Caribbean. Excelled in leading teams to high-revenue achievements and recognized for exceptional food safety practices. Showcases strong communication skills and a creative approach to culinary excellence, contributing significantly to kitchen efficiency and product quality.
Managed a team of 6-10 kitchen staff to produce high quality seasonal dishes focused on American Cuisine in a 65 seat restaurant.
Presided over food preparation tasks during high-volume brunch, lunch, and dinner service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Instructed kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure. Communicated staff of daily specials.
Coordinated with Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ordering of food, and inspection of deliveries.
Brunch Chef: in charge of of inventory, station pars, and food prep. Trained new brunch cooks. Personal record of $10,000 revenue during a Sunday Brunch Service.
Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality. Assisted Foreign Clients in sister restaurant in Japan.
Contributed to achieving the restaurants goals in cost, sanitation, and waste.
Coordinated with Head Chef/Owner in menu creation, meal preparation, and kitchen management in a 25 seat French Caribbean Bistro exceeding 100 covers on various nights.
Prepared daily dinner service in a scratch kitchen.
Managed daily inventory of misc an place.
Trained kitchen staff to cook meals to desired high quality standards.
Featured article in "The New Yorker", August 2, 2010.
Participated in the US Open.
Expertise in a variety of Cuisines: American, French, Italian, Indian, Caribbean, and Vegetarian/ Vegan
Menu Planning and Development
Food Safety and Sanitation (NYC Food Handler Certification)
Inventory, Ordering, and Cost Control
Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
Strong attention to detail and creativity
Excellent Communication (Moderate Speaker in Spanish) and Time Management