Richard Garcia
Emporia,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with a diverse background, from leading culinary teams to music engineering. Excelled in event production and management, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a knack for enhancing food quality and service standards. Proficient in many culinary techniques and adept at fostering team efficiency, consistently delivering projects and meals that exceed expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Mechanic
LMI Aerospace
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Work from and follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, schematics, layout & modification sheets, engineering orders and verbal/written instruction.
- Scrutinize every facet of job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor.
House Chef
Sigma Sigma Sigma
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Prepares and serves meals to 40+ students twice every weekday.
- Curates weekly menus.
- Manages inventory, ordering, cleaning and all other aspects of food production.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Sous Chef/Executive Kitchen Manager
Union Street Social
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Executive Chef
Gufler Mansion
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed all culinary aspects of private catering events including custom menu development and execution, inventory, budget and ordering processes.
- Assisted in event planning and coordination for weddings, social events, etc. with 100+ attendees.
Executive Chef
Garcia Custom Catering
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for the company.
Cheesemonger
Vault Meats & Cheeses
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Optimized workflow processes by implementing efficient cheese cutting and packaging techniques, reducing wait times for customers.
- Provide customers knowledge of origin, production and flavor profiles of fine quality foods.
- Maintain high standards of customer service.
- Manage product inventory and production of custom orders.
Line Cook
Radius Brewing Company
02.2014 - 01.2018
- 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.
Music Producer/ Engineer/ Performer
Menudo Recordings
11.2012 - 06.2017
- Manage audio systems for both live performances and recording.
- Perform music in a variety of venues across the midwest.
- Manage social media and public relations, including photography and videography.
- Handles event booking, organizing and networking.
- Streamlined studio sessions by effectively managing time and resources, ensuring projects were completed within deadlines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality/ Culinary Arts
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS05.2018
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Menu Planning
- Event Catering
- Food Safety Training
- Food Quality Monitoring
- Proper Sanitation Techniques
- New Employee Training
- Maintain Quality/Efficiency Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Apple Pages
- Apple Numbers
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro X
- Adobe Audition
- Audio Recording/Editing
- Live Sound Mixing
- Stage Set Up/Tear Down
- Stage Lighting
- Instrument Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Event Production & Management
- Cashier Duties/Drawer Counts
- Point of Sale Software
Certification
National Restaurant Association ServSafe Food Protection Manager, accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)—Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
-Certified December 16, 2016—December 16, 2021
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
- Susan Lane - Owner/ Coordinator, Gufler Mansion Bed & Breakfast and Event Venue; Emporia, Kansas (970) 582-0207 guflermansion@gmail.com
- Amanda Hague - Owner/ Executive Chef, Union Street Social; Emporia, Kansas (620) 220-0993
- Gus Bays - Executive Chef/Co-Owner, Radius Brewing Company; Emporia, Kansas (620) 794-5532
- Brian Romano - Chef Instructor, Flint Hills Technical College; Emporia, Kansas (417) 388-5377 chefromano13@gmail.com
- Brandon Lyman - Executive Chef, Ad-Astra Food & Drink; Strong City, Kansas (620) 794-8721 brandonllyman7@gmail.com
- James Ortiz - Supervisor, LMI Aerospace; Cottonwood Falls, Kansas (620) 481-7379
Timeline
Aerospace Mechanic
LMI Aerospace
02.2024 - 06.2024
Sous Chef/Executive Kitchen Manager
Union Street Social
09.2021 - 03.2023
House Chef
Sigma Sigma Sigma
01.2020 - 02.2024
Executive Chef
Gufler Mansion
04.2019 - 12.2020
Executive Chef
Garcia Custom Catering
11.2018 - 05.2020
Cheesemonger
Vault Meats & Cheeses
04.2018 - 02.2020
Line Cook
Radius Brewing Company
02.2014 - 01.2018
Music Producer/ Engineer/ Performer
Menudo Recordings
11.2012 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality/ Culinary Arts
Flint Hills Technical College
National Restaurant Association ServSafe Food Protection Manager, accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)—Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
-Certified December 16, 2016—December 16, 2021
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