Summary
Overview
Education
Languages
Cool Experiences
Work History
Skills
Timeline
Pablo Garcia

Pablo Garcia

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

  • Passion and hard work has brought me to an amazing culinary journey through Asia, Europe, South America and North America. Currently Captain at CrownShy, a 1 Michelin starred restaurant in Fidi, Manhattan.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management

Institute Paul Bocuse, Lyon
2012 - 2015

Chef Paul Bocuse, 3 Michelin Stars.

Languages

  • French
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Portuguese
  • German - beginner

Cool Experiences

  • Commis for the German and USA team at the BOCUSE D'OR 2015, in Lyon, France.
  • Commis for the Singapore team at the BOCUSE D'OR ASIA 2014 in Shanghai, China
  • Judge for a day on TV Show MASTER CHEF FRANCE 2013

Work History

CAPTAIN

CrownShy
Manhattan, NY
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional service in a fast-paced environment with a composed and professional demeanor.
  • Prioritized tasks to ensure smooth service.

CAPTAIN

SAGA
Manhattan, NY
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided the best, personalized service to each one of our guests.
  • Exercised effective team and time management on a regular basis.

CAPTAIN

Union League Cafe
New Haven, CT
06.2017 - 09.2022
  • Engaged in daily food tastings and wine pairings.
  • Engaged in weekly wine and spirit presentations.
  • Participated in monthly sales meetings to discuss and strategize sales targets.

PASTRY CHEF

Marjolaine Pastry Shop
New Haven, CT
07.2016 - 06.2019
  • Crafted a wide selection of artisanal baked goods such as croissants, quiches, fruit tarts, lemon pies, banana breads, cookies,and flans and many more.
  • Implemented time management techniques to optimize operations of the bakery.

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Bahia Azul
Guayaquil, Ecuador
06.2015 - 06.2016

Developed strong management skills through participation in a restaurant's opening.

  • Enhanced the skills and knowledge of FOH and BOH team members through professional training.
  • Menu Creation.
  • Daily managing activities.

CHEF DE PARTIE

Institut Paul Bocuse Ecole-Restaurant
Shanghai, China
05.2014 - 10.2014

Cultural exchange and culinary collaboration between Chinese culinary students and our French/International team.

  • Ensured smooth execution of Mise-en-place and Service tasks.
  • Experienced rotations in various culinary departments including Garde Manger, Meat, Fish, Pastry, and Economat.
  • Enhanced skills in management through a valuable learning opportunity.

CHEF INSTRUCTOR

Cook&Go Lyon
Lyon, France
02.2013 - 05.2014
  • Directed and organized cooking classes
  • Created fun and enticing recipes suitable for home cooking.
  • Enhanced exposure to valuable management skills.

CHEF DE PARTIE

Sofitel Luxury Hotels
Lyon, France
05.2013 - 08.2013

"Les trois Domes", a 1* Michelin Starred restaurant from Chef Christian Lherme and part of Relais & Chateaux.

  • Acquired comprehensive insight into the operations of luxury hotels and michelin-starred restaurants.

Skills

  • Culinary Knowledge
  • Wine Knowledge
  • Guest Relations
  • Fine Dining Service
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

CAPTAIN - CrownShy
04.2024 - Current
CAPTAIN - SAGA
01.2022 - Current
CAPTAIN - Union League Cafe
06.2017 - 09.2022
PASTRY CHEF - Marjolaine Pastry Shop
07.2016 - 06.2019
RESTAURANT MANAGER - Bahia Azul
06.2015 - 06.2016
CHEF DE PARTIE - Institut Paul Bocuse Ecole-Restaurant
05.2014 - 10.2014
CHEF DE PARTIE - Sofitel Luxury Hotels
05.2013 - 08.2013
CHEF INSTRUCTOR - Cook&Go Lyon
02.2013 - 05.2014
Institute Paul Bocuse - Bachelor's Degree, Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
2012 - 2015
Pablo Garcia