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Richard Rangel

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Polished Culinary Chef / Business Manager with a proven track record of success looking for a challenging and rewarding career where my ability to maintain low food costs while sustaining a well-balanced inventory will guide today’s restaurants to the next level. I pride myself on not only have genuine passion for the hospitality industry and food but being able to instill that passion in others which makes a direct positive impact to restaurant clientele.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Famiglia
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.

Kitchen Sous Chef

Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen
11.2018 - 06.2022
  • In charge of maintaining inventory and ordering as needed
  • Management of 16 kitchens employees
  • Maintaining quality control of food and costs
  • Assistant to the Executive Chef helping with menu creation and new recipes.

Banquet Chef

Woodlands Resort
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed banquet menus
  • Controlled food costs
  • Oversaw 35+ employees
  • Led daily BEO meetings
  • Responsible for managing the resort pool kitchen and in room dining during the summer season.

Sous Chef

Robard's Steakhouse-Howard Hughes
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Maintaining day to day operations
  • Scheduling
  • Coordinating with Chef de Cuisine on new menu development
  • Daily ordering
  • Ensuring each station gets prepped and is well stocked for daily service.

Head Chef

Tommy's Place
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Creating daily specials implementing seasonal goods
  • Estimate food consumption
  • Select and appropriately price menu items to cost-effectively use food and other supplies
  • Coordinating & supervising the activities of all cooks and kitchen staff.

Junior Sous Chef

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Performs multiple tasks smoothly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to follow recipes, instructions and guidelines
  • Knowledge of health and safety codes and regulation; current food handler’s card.

Chef/Owner

Sonny's Corazon at Cactus Jack's
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • Running day to day operations
  • Creating seasonal menus and daily specials
  • Scheduling and payroll
  • Executing weekly ordering and inventory.

Sous Chef

The Waterfront Café
04.2011 - 04.2013
  • Develop weekly specials
  • Creating unique seasonal menus that encompasses the catch of the day
  • Reporting back to the chef with monthly food costs and budget
  • Maintaining a clean working environment Kitchen Manager / head chef.

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Rustic Cafe
05.2009 - 04.2011
  • BOH scheduling
  • Purchasing Sysco orders for the week
  • Creating weekly specials catering each season
  • Forming recipe cards for records
  • Reporting to owner with monthly labor and food costs.

Education

Serv Safe -

01.2013

High School Diploma -

Cesar Chavez High School
01.2005

Skills

  • Maintaining low food costs
  • Effective management of inventory
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proven ability to multi-task
  • Solid work ethic
  • Highly creative, ability to think outside the box
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Excel
  • Vendor Relations
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food presentation

References

  • Chef Davis Morris, Executive Chef at Harris New Orleans, (832) 823 - 3433
  • Chef Ryan Witcher, Executive Pastry Chef at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, (313) 701 - 3853
  • Chef Charlie James, Banquet Chef at the Arizona Grand Resort Hotel, (602) 587 – 7225
  • Chef Enzo Forgione, Executive Chef at the Westin Woodlands Texas, (607) 267 - 6617

Timeline

Executive Chef

Famiglia
06.2022 - 02.2024

Kitchen Sous Chef

Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen
11.2018 - 06.2022

Banquet Chef

Woodlands Resort
11.2017 - 12.2018

Sous Chef

Robard's Steakhouse-Howard Hughes
10.2016 - 11.2017

Head Chef

Tommy's Place
06.2015 - 10.2016

Junior Sous Chef

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
06.2014 - 06.2015

Chef/Owner

Sonny's Corazon at Cactus Jack's
04.2013 - 04.2014

Sous Chef

The Waterfront Café
04.2011 - 04.2013

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Rustic Cafe
05.2009 - 04.2011

Serv Safe -

High School Diploma -

Cesar Chavez High School

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