Salvador Castillo

• Created unique daily specials to drive business growth.
• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
• Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
• Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.

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• Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
• Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.

• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
• Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
• Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
• Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
• Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
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• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
• Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
• Efficiently prepared food for special occasions of up to 200 people.

• Held daily meetings with servers on each shift to discuss specials and driving sales of key items.
• Modeled strategies to wait staff for delivering exceptional and friendly service to every guest, every time.
• Trained new staff on restaurant operations and policies to strengthen performance.
• Managed food resources, memorized orders, and coordinated customer service.
• Maintained clean and organized dining area to create pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for customers.