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Ruben Alexis Yera

Miami

Summary

Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Miami
04.2015 - Current
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
  • Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
  • Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.

1st Cook

Peacock Garden Restaurant
Miami
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.

Executive Chef

Le Bouchon Restaurant
Providenciales
08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.

Education

Certified in Oriental, Thailand, Moroccan, French, Mexican And Caribbean Cuisines - Culinary Arts

Novotel Miramar Hotel, Accord Academy
Havana Cuba
01-2000

Certified in Gourmet French Cuisine - Culinary Arts

Gre’teil Academy, Ministry of Education of France
Paris, France
01-1999

Certificate of Technical Studies - Culinary Arts

Hotel of Tourism Studies, School of Hostelry
Havana, Cuba
01-1998

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food safety
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Culinary arts

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
04.2015 - Current

1st Cook

Peacock Garden Restaurant
01.2015 - 10.2015

Executive Chef

Le Bouchon Restaurant
08.2013 - 07.2014

Certified in Oriental, Thailand, Moroccan, French, Mexican And Caribbean Cuisines - Culinary Arts

Novotel Miramar Hotel, Accord Academy

Certified in Gourmet French Cuisine - Culinary Arts

Gre’teil Academy, Ministry of Education of France

Certificate of Technical Studies - Culinary Arts

Hotel of Tourism Studies, School of Hostelry
Ruben Alexis Yera