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Raymel Gonzalez

Hallandale Beach,FLORIDA

Summary

High-performing Chef offering years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Expert Chef de Cuisine with exceptional skills in managing staff of , ordering and controlling inventory, scheduling and menu development. Advanced baking and knife capabilities. Sound knowledge of all cooking equipment and techniques. Consistently maintains food and labor costs under allowed budget. Innovative Chef de Cuisine with management competencies to handle customers in busy dining establishment. Dedicated to promoting fun, educational and disciplined work environment. Expert Chef de Cuisine with fortes in portion and cost control. Directs kitchen of waitstaff, dishwashers, cooks and bussers. Consistently works weekends and evenings. Focused and disciplined with well-tuned palate. Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational skills. Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation. Gifted Sous Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment. Seasoned Executive Chef with years of culinary experience. Maintains and handles all operations for establishment and staff. Received Award for culinary excellence. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Meticulous eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. High-performing Chef offering [Number] years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Expert Chef de Cuisine with fortes in portion and cost control. Directs kitchen of [Number] waitstaff, dishwashers, cooks and bussers. Consistently works weekends and evenings. Focused and disciplined with well-tuned palate. Innovative Chef de Cuisine with management competencies to handle [Number] customers in busy dining establishment. Dedicated to promoting fun, educational and disciplined work environment. Expert Chef de Cuisine with exceptional skills in managing staff of [Number], ordering and controlling inventory, scheduling and menu development. Advanced baking and knife capabilities. Sound knowledge of all cooking equipment and techniques. Consistently maintains food and labor costs under allowed budget. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with [Type] cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational [Language] skills. Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in [Area of expertise] with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation. Seasoned Executive Chef with [Number] years of culinary experience. Maintains and handles all operations for establishment and staff. Received [Type] Award for culinary excellence. Meticulous [Job Title] eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

Sapore De Mare
09.2015 - Current
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
  • Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for [Business Name].
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
  • Oversaw preparation of creatively-designed recipes for [Business Name].
  • Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.

Manager of Business Development and Sales

Basr Bistro And Beyond
02.2013 - 08.2015
  • Developed deep understanding of customer needs, priorities and pain points to deliver customized service.
  • Qualified leads by scheduling introductory discovery meetings and calls.
  • Conducted market research to discover new leads, opportunities and messaging.
  • Liaised with external stakeholders to form strategic partnerships with prospective clients.
  • Created and executed outbound demand generation campaigns, calls and emails to deliver qualified leads for sales team.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Built diverse sales pipeline to exceed quota targets.
  • Formulated well-defined action plan to prioritize potential clients and achieve and exceed objectives.
  • Created customer loyalty programs to increase repeat business.
  • Assessed customer needs and developed customized solutions to drive sales.
  • Trained and mentored sales personnel to apply best practices and techniques.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to drive growth and exceed revenue targets.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.

Chef De Cuisine De La Embajada Suiza En Cuba

Cimex
01.2005 - 02.2012
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
  • Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for [Business Name].
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
  • Oversaw preparation of creatively-designed recipes for [Business Name].
  • Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.

Education

Escuela De Cocina En Altos Estudios De Hosteleria - Perfercionamiento En Cocina

Basque Culinary Center
Paseo Juan Avelino Barriola.200009 Donostia.espana
10.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Tecnicas Culinarias Avanzadas

Basque Culinary Center
Barcelona

Skills

  • Performance Improvement Monitoring
  • Compensation Packages
  • Menu Planning Capability
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Strategic Sales
  • Business Operations
  • Budget Development
  • Performance Assessment
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Knowledge of Production Equipment
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Contamination Prevention
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Work Assignments
  • Food Allergies
  • Health Department Standards
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Culinary Trends
  • Create Recipes
  • Financial Analysis
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Purchasing Management
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Knife Skills
  • Portion Sizes
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Culinary Expertise
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Menu Planning
  • Operational Reports
  • Verify Food Quality
  • Cost Control
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Food Consumption Estimates
  • Chef Support
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Resource Management
  • Cook Consistent Dishes
  • Equipment Purchasing
  • Station Preparation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Vendor Relations
  • Labor and Food Cost Control
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Dish Preparation
  • Active Listening
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Inventory Rotation
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Resource Allocation
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
  • Staff Performance Assessments
  • Heat Control
  • Advanced Arrangements
  • Food Safety
  • Optimal Inventory Levels
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Hospitality Management
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Food and Beverage Pairings
  • Chef Consultations
  • Advanced Baking Skills
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Employee Training
  • Scheduling
  • Production Preparation
  • Staff Recruiting and Hiring
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Process Improvement
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Large-Scale Events Planning
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Managing Production Logistics
  • Tool Preparation
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Portion Standards
  • Special Orders
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Kitchen Equipment Safety
  • Customer Retention
  • Knowledge of cooking equipment
  • Knife skills
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food safety
  • Signature dish creation
  • Performance assessments
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Payroll and scheduling
  • Ingredient selection
  • Kitchen Management
  • Menu planning
  • [Specialty] cuisine
  • Vendor relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Process improvements
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Employee training and development
  • Cost reduction

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Chef De Cuisine

Sapore De Mare
09.2015 - Current

Manager of Business Development and Sales

Basr Bistro And Beyond
02.2013 - 08.2015

Chef De Cuisine De La Embajada Suiza En Cuba

Cimex
01.2005 - 02.2012

Escuela De Cocina En Altos Estudios De Hosteleria - Perfercionamiento En Cocina

Basque Culinary Center

Some College (No Degree) - Tecnicas Culinarias Avanzadas

Basque Culinary Center
Raymel Gonzalez