ROBERT RAIMONDI
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian, American and International cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 10+ years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven management skills. Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Zin American Bistro
Palm Springs, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
Assistant Commissary Manager
Nacho Daddy Restaurants
Las Vegas, NV.
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Assistant Banquet Chef
J.W. Marriott Hotel + Rampart Casino
Las Vegas, NV
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food.
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Wrote, maintained and updated banquet menu specifications, recipes and production forecasts
Master Cook
Central, By Michel Richard
Las Vegas, NV.
02.2011 - 06.2015
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Executed on average100 - 200 covers each shift at Central, Caesars Palace
Education
Associates Degree, Occupational Science - Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Las Vegas, NV06.2009
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Instruction and Delegation
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Safe Food Handling
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Food Prep Planning
- Restaurant Operation
- Special Events and Catering
- Productivity Optimization
- Operational Oversight
- Creative Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Executive Chef
Zin American Bistro
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Commissary Manager
Nacho Daddy Restaurants
04.2018 - 04.2019
Assistant Banquet Chef
J.W. Marriott Hotel + Rampart Casino
07.2015 - 04.2018
Master Cook
Central, By Michel Richard
02.2011 - 06.2015
Associates Degree, Occupational Science - Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
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