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Miguel Guillen

EL PASO,TX

Summary

Highly experienced and dedicated, with over 25 years running successful hotels, restaurants and cultural attraction venues. Seeking a position that will utilize my talent, skill and experience. Have a great safety record and a wide exposure to different cuisines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Centennial Even Center
El Paso, TX
03.2024 - Current

Prepared diverse menu items following recipes and established food safety standards.

Oversaw kitchen operations during peak hours, maintaining high standards of service efficiency.

Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.

Prepared and executed high-quality banquet menus for large-scale events.

Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.

Streamlined kitchen operations for banquets by efficiently organizing workstations, equipment, and ingredients.

Executive Chef

El Paso Zoo
El Paso, TX
02.2011 - 03.2021

In charge of all food operations. 2 sit down restaurants, event hall capacity of 300 hundred people and 5 food carts.

Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Scheduling, ordering, menu planing. food and labor cost control.

Executive Chef

Embassy Suites Hotel
Denver, CO
02.2005 - 01.2010

Managing the daily operation of a full service hotel restaurant, which includes upscale banquets and in-room dining

Writing menus with knowledge in the current food trends for the restaurant and banquets

Training new hires and existing staff on food presentation and menu execution.

Chef de Cuisine

Rialto Cafe at Courtyard Marriot
Denver, CO
09.2000 - 05.2005

Responsible for all aspects of food production for restaurant and banquet departments,

Reduced food waste through portion control, and regular monitoring of product expiration dates.

Butchering meats, filleting fish, make stocks and sauces from scratch.

Skills

  • Competent in handling different operations of hotels, restaurants, zoos, aquariums and casinos Expertise in a variety cuisines, cooking techniques, menu development, labor & food cost control, ordering & receiving and staff training & development Experience in executing catering events up to 10,000 guests

Timeline

Cook

Centennial Even Center
03.2024 - Current

Executive Chef

El Paso Zoo
02.2011 - 03.2021

Executive Chef

Embassy Suites Hotel
02.2005 - 01.2010

Chef de Cuisine

Rialto Cafe at Courtyard Marriot
09.2000 - 05.2005
Miguel Guillen