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Octavio Munoz

Octavio Munoz

Homestead,FL

Summary

Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Line Chef

MUNCH THYME
Miami, FL
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented innovative menus that increased membership sales.
  • Managed a diverse team of 6+ kitchen staff, overseeing their work on food preparation techniques and recipes.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels of fresh ingredients to support daily operations.

Sous Chef

Finka Table And Tap
Miami, FL
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Crafted various types of cuisine to satisfy customers in the restaurant setting as well as at special events, catered functions, and tastings.
  • Facilitated compliance with rigorous restaurant guidelines through effective discipline and motivation strategies.

Sous Chef

BARBAKOA
Doral, FL
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.

Head Line Chef

MUNCH THYME
Homestead, FL
06.2017 - 05.2022
  • Established relationships with vendors for purchasing high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Adhered strictly to local health department regulations regarding food handling practices.
  • Handled food preparation for various dishes, soups, entrees, omelets, salads and appetizers according to chef specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coral Gables High
Coral Gables, FL
06-2013

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Team Management
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Recipe creation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Special Event Catering
  • Culinary Trends
  • Equipment usage

Affiliations

  • Miami Food and Wine 2023 Week Pop up Barbakoa
  • Miami Food and Wine 2022 Week Pop up Barbakoa

Timeline

Head Line Chef

MUNCH THYME
06.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

Finka Table And Tap
06.2022 - 09.2023

Sous Chef

BARBAKOA
11.2021 - 06.2023

Head Line Chef

MUNCH THYME
06.2017 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Coral Gables High

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Miami Dade College

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