Migdale Pierre Canel Louis
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Passionate cook stepping into sous chef leadership role with proven 9 years of experience in leading kitchen operations and training staff. Expertise in culinary techniques and safety standards, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency within the kitchen.
Overview
1
1
Language
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Seacrest Southwest
Naples , Florida
09.2022 - Current
- Worked with an executive chef to create seasonal menu items and specials.
- Led kitchen staff through daily food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel tasks.
- Trained and coached junior kitchen staff on culinary techniques and safety standards.
- Streamlined kitchen efficiency and reduced waste through effective planning and workflow control.
- Monitored inventory, maintaining optimal ingredient and supply levels for seamless kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food preparation and high-quality presentation.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations and kept workstations clean.
Customer Service Representative/Restaurant Hostess
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Naples , florida
06.2014 - 11.2023
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy and effective communication to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Guided customers in selecting menu items while accommodating dietary needs for enhanced dining experiences.
- Coordinated seating options and special accommodations based on customer preferences and dining room volume to optimize guest experiences.
- Suggested products and services during service account management and order calls.
Cook/Assistant Dining Room Manager
Discovery villages of Naples
Naples , Florida
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of the dining room including seating arrangements, menu changes, and special requests from customers.
- Trained and supervised staff in customer service and dining protocols.
- Coordinated dining room layout for special events and peak service times.
- Scheduled front of house staff to open, close and work dining room floor daily.
- Reported staff performance, inventory, overall dining room needs and special events information to Food and Beverage Director.
- Monitored food quality during preparation and presentation stages.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in a kitchen environment.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
Cook
The Arlington of Naples
Naples , Florida
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared meals according to standardized recipes for residents and staff.
- Collaborated with team members to create seasonal menus reflecting resident preferences.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated supply needs to management regularly.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Naples High Schol
Naples05-2011
Skills
- Menu development
- Seasonal menu creation
- Food quality control
- Inventory management
- Ingredient management
- Culinary team leadership
- Team leadership
- Client engagement
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Seacrest Southwest
09.2022 - Current
Cook/Assistant Dining Room Manager
Discovery villages of Naples
01.2020 - 09.2022
Cook
The Arlington of Naples
03.2018 - 01.2022
Customer Service Representative/Restaurant Hostess
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
06.2014 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Naples High Schol