Nelson Bueno
Pearl City,HI
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history of innovative dishes, effective leadership and maximized productivity. Successful at keeping kitchen operations moving quickly and accurately to produce high-quality, attractive dishes that meet guest and business demands. Knowledgeable about labor and inventory controls, recipe development and menu planning. Talented kitchen leader offer over 25 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
604 Clubhouse Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
Line Cook
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
08.2010 - 10.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Line Cook
Cappuccino Cafe
09.2001 - 04.2009
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Honolulu, HI06.1989
Skills
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Natural Foods
- High-Volume Dining
- Serving Expertise
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Production Management
- Order Accuracy
- Staff Management
- Plates Presentation
- Inventory Control
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Order Delivery Practices
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
604 Clubhouse Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
08.2010 - 10.2022
Line Cook
Cappuccino Cafe
09.2001 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
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