Ezequiel Gonzalez Sanchez
Vancouver
Summary
Dynamic Head Chef with extensive experience at Beaches Summer Social and Cruisin, excelling in menu development and kitchen management. Proven track record in reducing food costs through strategic planning and fostering vendor relationships. Skilled in training teams to deliver exceptional service, ensuring food safety and quality in high-pressure environments.
Culinary expert with strong experience in leadership roles within high-pressure kitchen environments. Skilled in menu development, food safety, and inventory management, ensuring exceptional dining experiences. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs, consistently achieving high standards and results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Beaches Summer Social and Cruisin
06.2012 - 01.2025
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Menu planning
- Culinary expertise
- Food safety regulations
- Kitchen operations
- Special event catering
- Banquets and catering
- Recipe creation
- Ingredient selection
- Grilling
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Head Chef
Beaches Summer Social and Cruisin
06.2012 - 01.2025
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