Nicholas Vazquez
Summary
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT | CUSTOMER SERVICE| LEADERSHIP Front of House/Back of House | Strategic Planning | Team Development Accomplished, bilingual Restaurant Manager highly regarded for driving profits, growing business, and delivering top-quality cuisine as the managing partner and Executive chef of multiple high-volume restaurants and bars. Seasoned manager with more than 25 years of experience building top-performing teams and managing front-of-house and back-of-house operations to ensure optimal performance and guest satisfaction. Prominent Hospitality Executive with a proven track record of maximizing revenues and achieving performance objectives through passion, empathy and initiative. Goal-focused professional known for building consensus among executive teams and furthering standards of excellence. Exemplary professional qualifications include a Manager Certification, Food Protection Certification from the New York Board of Health, TIPS Premise Certification, and American Red Cross Certification CPR/AED and Human Trafficking Awareness Training.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Service Director
The Watermark
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Control all food and beverages for 5 restaurants venues FOH to BOH.
Restaurant Consultant Specialist
Nv Consultant
11.2014 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with owners to locate new restaurant locations in New Jersey and successfully guide development projects to deliver on time and under budget.
Executive Chef & Managing Partner
Sugar Cane Group
01.2005 - 09.2014
- Provided a consistently superior dining experience and formed an excellent industry reputation by planning the seasonal menus and working with local farmers to provide the best quality produce and meats throughout the year.
Executive Chef & Managing Partner
Latin Kitchen
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Oversaw 70 staff members by delegating tasks, offering constructive feedback and conducting performance evaluations to develop staff skills and enhance performance and productivity.
Chef & Owner
Azúcar Inc
01.1994 - 12.2006
Education
High school diploma -
North Bergen High School
North Bergen, NJSkills
- Front-of-House/Back-of-House
- Executive Chef
- Restaurant Management
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Team Building
- Staff Training & Mentoring
- Guest Relations
- Purchasing/Inventory
- Cost Containment/Control
- Quality Assurance
- Policies/Procedures
- Facilities/Safety Management
- Marketing/Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Menu Planning
- Pricing
- Food Safety Compliance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Culinary expertise
- Customer Service
Certification
- AED Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- ServSafe
- Tips Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dining Service Director
The Watermark
12.2022 - 02.2024
Restaurant Consultant Specialist
Nv Consultant
11.2014 - 04.2021
Executive Chef & Managing Partner
Latin Kitchen
01.2012 - 08.2014
Executive Chef & Managing Partner
Sugar Cane Group
01.2005 - 09.2014
Chef & Owner
Azúcar Inc
01.1994 - 12.2006
High school diploma -
North Bergen High School