Rommel Lopez
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 15 -year background in high-end restaurant industry. Looking to change job environment and pace after fifteen years of kitchen experience looking for a chance of pace and a new challenge. Valid Florida driver's license and clean driving record.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Le Zoo
04.2021 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
Sous Chef
Carbone
Feb2019 - Apr2021
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met
Sous Chef
The W
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
San Francisco, CA07.2007
High School Diploma -
Miami Senior
Miami05.2004
Skills
- Sales Planning
- Staff Training
- Motivational Team Management
- Catering
- Safe driver
- Stocking and replenishing
- Recipes and menu planning
- Performance improvement
Certification
- CSC - Certified Sous Chef
- Certified food handler, servsafe - 5 years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Sous Chef
Le Zoo
04.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
The W
06.2017 - 03.2019
Sous Chef
Carbone
Feb2019 - Apr2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Miami Senior