Rolando Anoceto
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
A Dedicated food service professional with over a decade of restaurant experience. Strong leadership skills built on the value of teamwork. A cooking style defined by a passion for local and seasonal products. Efficiency in cost control, purchasing, and business strategy. Creative insight into the development of standout concepts. I am bilingual and experienced in team building and leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
03.2019 - Current
- Develop kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews
- Oversee and facilitate all aspects of the back of house operation
- Develop recipe batches and plate recipes implementing material to the program in collaboration with the corporate office personnel
- Control budget for the operation through forecasting, tracking, and varied tactics to provide the best guests experience within the parameters of budget goals
- Work closely with a network of food vendors proudly offering top quality products for the restaurant
- Developed the New outside bar concept (Barrio) food program which offers a contemporary take on Floridian/Caribbean bar tapas and small plates
- Attend P and L meetings and represent the ownership team as the face and leader of the kitchen at City Cellar
Sous Chef
City Cellar Wine Bar and Grill
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted the executive chef in overall management of the kitchen
- Prepared prep lists and tasks for the BOH staff and followed through on completion
- Wrote weekly specials menus and presented the dishes and specifications to the FOH staff
- Impacted labor with cuts and increased productivity of the staff where necessary
- Purchased food from varied vendors
- Logged invoices into an excel spreadsheet for cost tracking
- Insured high standards of cleanliness and food quality
- Performed in house health inspections with Department of Health
Executive Chef
Local Table, Willow Valley Communities
Lancaster, PA
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Led the local / seasonal concept that this private restaurant was founded upon
- Steadily increased business levels by adjusting concept, selections, and promotions
- Effectively control cost, purchasing, and utilization of seasonally rotating inventory
- Maintained a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment
- Lead successful planning, pricing, and execution of community based and private events through Willow Vallet Communities
- Interacted with guests
- Built relationships with grateful patrons
- Organized wine pairing tasting menus alongside certified sommelier Christopher Trendler
- Featured in local newspaper articles, and local magazines such as Lancaster Fine Living, Susquehanna Style, and Fig magazine
Executive Chef
The Railroad House Inn
Marietta, PA
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Opened this restaurant from the ground level
- Developed high end local / seasonal concept representing the region
- Worked to build layout of the kitchen and assisted in selection of equipment
- Hired and trained kitchen staff
- Garnered excellent reviews during my service on public review websites Yelp, Trip advisor, and Urban spoon
- Controlled cost, purchasing, and labor
Sous Chef
Penn Square Grille, Marriott
Lancaster, Pa
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed the line during service
- Expedite and cook off of the saute station
- Trained cooks on our cooking techniques, speed of service, and cleanliness
- Keep inventory for the restaurant and purchased from varied purveyors
- Seasonally inspired menu development and standardization of recipes
- Cured meats, seasonal preserves, and utilization of product to minimize waste
- Increased productivity of staff in a positive way
- Implemented audit standards for the hotel
- Maintained walk in coolers
Line Cook
Gibraltar
Lancaster, PA
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Cooked all stations across the line
- Prepared Mise en Place for my station
- Kept up with the pace of service
- Regularly contributed specials featured for our guests
- Maintained cleanliness of my station Assisted in on and off site catering
Line Cook
Dolce De Palma
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Contributed to a daily tasting menu
- Cooked on the line across all stations
- Learned techniques such as bread, fresh pizzas, custards, preparations of foie gras, and ice creams under the tutelage of chefs Anthony De Palma and Renee Michelena (who worked under the acclaimed chef Charlie Trotter)
Line Cook
Nick and Johnnies
Palm Beach, FL
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked the garde manger station
- Prepared all salad mise en place as well as desserts
- Executed the station during dinner service
- Broke down the station in compliance with D.O.H standards
- Assisted the Chefs wherever needed
Line Cook
City Cellar
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Learned portioning of meats and fish butchery
- Worked a stone hearth pizza oven
- Maintained a clean and organized station
- Cooked on the garde manger, pizza, and sauté stations
Expeditor / Food Runner
Cucina Del Arte
Palm Beach, FL
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Bridged communication between the front and back of house
- Prepared garnishes for service
- Worked to control the flow of service and timing of guest’s experience
- Sent and or ran food to corresponding tables and seat positions
Education
Lake Worth High School, Worth High School
Lake Worth, FL2007
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Production Scheduling
- Vendor Relationships
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Price Negotiation
- Cost Control and Budgeting
Timeline
Executive Chef
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
03.2019 - Current
Sous Chef
City Cellar Wine Bar and Grill
02.2017 - 03.2019
Executive Chef
Local Table, Willow Valley Communities
03.2015 - 02.2017
Executive Chef
The Railroad House Inn
06.2014 - 03.2015
Sous Chef
Penn Square Grille, Marriott
05.2012 - 06.2014
Line Cook
Gibraltar
04.2010 - 05.2012
Line Cook
Dolce De Palma
01.2010 - 04.2010
Line Cook
Nick and Johnnies
01.2008 - 01.2010
Line Cook
City Cellar
01.2007 - 01.2008
Expeditor / Food Runner
Cucina Del Arte
01.2005 - 01.2007
Lake Worth High School, Worth High School
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