Miguel Ramirez
COSTA MESA,CA
Summary
High-performing Chef offer 20 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with American, Italian & Mexican cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
W Cafe & Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Head Chef
Los Molinos Beer Co.
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Executive Chef
HH Cottons American Bar
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Art/Chef Training
California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CA08.2000
Skills
- Employee Training
- Order Delivery Practices
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dish Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Vendor Relations
- Resource Management
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Creative Thinking
- Recipe Development
- Food Service Safety Training
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Problem and Complaint Resolution
- Catering and Events
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing Management
- Cost Control
- Servsafe Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Chef
W Cafe & Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Los Molinos Beer Co.
05.2022 - 05.2023
Executive Chef
HH Cottons American Bar
09.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Art/Chef Training
California Culinary Academy
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