Ricardo Garcia
Bandera,TX
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with BBQ,Italian,French,and Hill Country cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English and Spanish skills. High-performing Chef offering 25 plus years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven management skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Flying L Ranch Resort
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prepared meals for more than 400 from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs for 3 kitchens and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Executive Chef
Trail Boss Steakhouse
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
Executive Chef
Alsatian Hotel, Hillside Bistro
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TX01.2007
GED -
Edison High School
San Antonio, TX06.1999
Skills
- Order Delivery Practices
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Special Events
- Estimate Food Needs
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Employee Training
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Create Recipes
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
Certification
- Certified Managers Food Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Chef
Trail Boss Steakhouse
04.2020 - 01.2022
Executive Chef
Flying L Ranch Resort
01.2020 - 04.2023
Executive Chef
Alsatian Hotel, Hillside Bistro
05.2017 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
St. Phillips College
GED -
Edison High School
- Certified Managers Food Training
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