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Samir Martinez

Executive Chef
Miami Beach,FL

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with [Type] cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational [Language] skills. Forward-thinking professional offering more than [Number] 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 [Type] skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Layla At The Kayak Hotel
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Sous Chef

MIAMI BEACH GOLF CLUB
04.2010 - 12.2018
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.

Kitchen Manager

Jerry's Deli
10.2002 - 11.2010
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

Kitchen Assistant

News Cafe
03.1992 - 11.1998
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

Education

High School Diploma -

JHS 80
The Bronx, NY
01.1988

Skills

  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Process Improvement
  • Resource Management
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Employee Training
  • Food Service Safety Training
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Recipe Development
  • Create Recipes

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Executive Chef

Layla At The Kayak Hotel
03.2021 - 01.2023

Sous Chef

MIAMI BEACH GOLF CLUB
04.2010 - 12.2018

Kitchen Manager

Jerry's Deli
10.2002 - 11.2010

Kitchen Assistant

News Cafe
03.1992 - 11.1998

High School Diploma -

JHS 80

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