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Moses Tavares

Honoka'a

Summary

Dynamic executive chef with expertise in menu planning, food safety, and kitchen coordination. Proven track record in leading teams to create unique dishes while managing costs and maintaining high-quality standards. Skilled in vendor negotiation, staff training, and event planning, with successful implementation of food safety protocols that enhanced customer satisfaction and increased revenue.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

DOM DE LUCA
KAMUELA
12.2020 - 03.2026

Hired, scheduled, and trained kitchen staff, fostering a skilled team to ensure operational excellence.

Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and high standards.

Crafted unique dishes, set menu prices, and monitored industry trends to enhance dining experience.

  • Created unique dishes that reflected the restaurant's Italian cuisine focus.
  • Managing food cost and inventory levels and purchasing including negotiation with vendors;
  • Implemented food safety protocols to comply with health regulations.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Assisted in developing targeted marketing strategies to drive increased restaurant revenue.

Executive Chef

Cafe Pesto Kawaihae
Kawaihae

Executive Chef

Mauna Kea and Hapuna Prince
KAMUELA

Executive Chef

Cafe Pesto
Kawaihae

Executive Chef

Sansei Waikoloa
Waikoloa

Education

High School Diploma -

HONOKA'A HIGH SCHOOL
Honoka'a, HI
06-1985

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Recipe development
  • Recipe creation
  • Food safety
  • Food quality
  • Food cost analysis
  • Cost control
  • Portion and cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Kitchen coordination
  • Event planning
  • Staff training
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Food and beverage pairing

Timeline

Executive Chef

DOM DE LUCA
12.2020 - 03.2026

Executive Chef

Cafe Pesto Kawaihae

Executive Chef

Mauna Kea and Hapuna Prince

Executive Chef

Cafe Pesto

Executive Chef

Sansei Waikoloa

High School Diploma -

HONOKA'A HIGH SCHOOL
Moses Tavares