Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Additional Information
Training
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Miriam Jimenez Tapia

Miriam Jimenez Tapia

Los Cabos,Mexico

Summary

Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Dedicated to food safety, c

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Cabo San Lucas
01.2016 - Current
  • Ranked as the Number One Resort in Mexico and Top 20 in the world by travel and leisure magazine
  • In charge of the operation of Beach Club , Catering and 'El Farallon' Restaurant
  • I always work with local products, modernist and Traditional techniques,Responsible of food cost control, payroll control of a staff of 15 Cook and Menu elaboration.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations.

Sous Chef

Hotel Nizuc Resort and Spa
Blvd. Kukulkan Nizuc Quinta Roo México, Quintana Roo
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Italian Restaurant , with the most high standards of quality and hygiene in this 5 stars resort located in the most Private environmental, always working with local products, fresh ingredients, cost, payroll
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.

Chef De Partie

ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA
Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Chef de Partie, in charge of supervision of the mise en place of every station, checking all the correct use of the kitchen tools, the temperature of the ovens and the clean of the kitchen, preparation of special dishes and romantic dinners always looking for the best results for the department
  • Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
  • Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began.

Chef in Charge

Hotel Boutique Paraiso de la Bonita
Puerto Morelos Quintana Roo
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Cost control, supervision and development of restaurant with 2 different concepts, Mexican and International cuisine, theme nights with tasting menu, events, coffee breaks, weddings and romantic dinners, kitchen with the most high quality ingredients and preparation, hygiene distinctive system H and Crystal system, earth check program.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.

Cook - Chef De Partie

Au Pied De Cochon Restaurant
Ciudad de México Presidente Masaryk
07.2004 - 03.2006
  • Cook one, in charge of the mise en place of every station, checking all the correct use of the kitchen tools, the temperature of the ovens and the clean of the kitchen, preparation of special dishes
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.

Education

Culinary Arts -

Universidad iberoamerican

Skills

  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Food Safety
  • Menu Planning Capability
  • Knowledge of Production Equipment
  • Share knowledge about domestic and global culinary trends
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Staff Training
  • Kitchen Management

Additional Information

MY TIME Family & Friends Exercising Reading Innovating Learning Activity / Inititative

Training

Lideship by Forbes 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Diversity & Inclusion unconscious Bias

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary

Affiliations

  • My Passions
  • Food
  • Travels
  • Music
  • Read
  • Pets
  • Exercise
  • Farming
  • Family

Accomplishments

Training

  • Lidership by Forbes
  • 7 Habits of Highily Effective People
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Unconscious Bias
  • Serf Safe
  • Distintivo H

Certification

  • Serf Safe

Timeline

Chef De Cuisine

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
01.2016 - Current

Sous Chef

Hotel Nizuc Resort and Spa
01.2013 - 01.2016

Chef De Partie

ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA
01.2008 - 01.2012

Chef in Charge

Hotel Boutique Paraiso de la Bonita
01.2006 - 01.2008

Cook - Chef De Partie

Au Pied De Cochon Restaurant
07.2004 - 03.2006

Culinary Arts -

Universidad iberoamerican
  • Serf Safe
Miriam Jimenez Tapia