Pablo Alejandro Pacheco Monsalve
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at SW Hospitality Group, excelling in high-volume environments. Proven expertise in food preparation and staff training, fostering teamwork and achieving exceptional customer satisfaction. Adept in inventory management and kitchen organization, ensuring quality control and safety standards are consistently met.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook 1
The Ritz Carlton
Denver, CO
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared high-quality dishes using seasonal ingredients to enhance menu offerings.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and best practices.
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock management practices.
- Led team meetings to discuss performance improvements and resolve operational challenges.
Sous Chef
SW Hospitality Group
Boynton Beach, FL
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Lead Line Cook
PLANTA Restaurants
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Line Cook
Le Bar À Vin
Palm Beach, FL
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Bartender
Monroe's of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Technical Diploma -
Higher Technical Institute of Commerce
West Palm Beach, FLSkills
Food preparation
Inventory management
Menu creation
Staff training
Quality control
Team leadership
Customer service
Kitchen leadership
Food safety
Safe food handling
Food presentation
Menu planning
Kitchen organization
Safety management
Kitchen management
Certification
Technical Certificate in Cocktails and Mixology
Certified Florida Food Service Worker
Timeline
Cook 1
The Ritz Carlton
03.2025 - 01.2026
Sous Chef
SW Hospitality Group
08.2022 - 03.2025
Lead Line Cook
PLANTA Restaurants
07.2021 - 03.2025
Line Cook
Le Bar À Vin
09.2018 - 07.2021
Bartender
Monroe's of Palm Beach
12.2016 - 09.2018
Technical Diploma -
Higher Technical Institute of Commerce