Reyna Hernandez
Galena Park,USA
Summary
Motivated coordinator with solid background in culinary arts. Led kitchen teams to deliver high-quality dishes and improved kitchen operations. Demonstrated strong leadership and creativity in menu development and staff training.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Culinary Lead
Cactus Jacks
Baytown, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Led culinary team in menu development and execution of high-quality dishes.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, enhancing kitchen efficiency and skill levels.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving service speed.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh ingredients, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Ensure labor and food costs stay within budget while maintaining quality and company standards
Sous Chef
Margaritaville Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach, TX
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Check in food shipments
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation consistently.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Supervisor
Toasted Yolk Cafe
Houston, TX
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Expedite food for the restaurant
- Trained and mentored team members on menu knowledge and customer service best practices.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
Shift Lead
Goode Company
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Serve guests with memorable service. Delegate shift tasks among fellow servers.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely restocks to maintain seamless operations.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Education
Diploma - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier
01.2023
High School Diploma or GED - undefined
Sam Rayburn
01.2014
Skills
- Multilingual
- Communicative
- Dependable
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Organized
- Problem Solving
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Cost management
- Food and beverage operations
- Ordering supplies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- FOOD HANDLERS CARD
- FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Administrative Culinary Lead
Cactus Jacks
09.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Margaritaville Crystal Beach
02.2023 - 08.2023
Supervisor
Toasted Yolk Cafe
11.2020 - 01.2023
Shift Lead
Goode Company
06.2017 - 08.2020
High School Diploma or GED - undefined
Sam Rayburn
Diploma - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier