Samuel Morales
Rockville,USA
Summary
Experienced culinary specialist with a history of success in fast-paced kitchen environments. Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic settings, adapting seamlessly to evolving demands to ensure streamlined and efficient operations. Proficient in menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining rigorous quality control standards. Recognized for consistently surpassing expectations and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Osteria Mozza
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
Opening Team for Pastis NY/Pastis MIAMI
Starr Restaurants
06.2019 - 03.2025
- Opening Team for Pastis NY
- Garde Manger
- Fish
- Grill/ lead line cook
- Tournant
- Sous Chef
- Able to maximize sales and optimize profits through the management of all cost centers
- Utilizes operating statements and Ctuit dashboard to inform business decisions
- Uses daily disciplines to achieve target COGs
- Engage team and forward-thinking, follow through on employee requests
- Follow company handbook and policies
- Expedite Lunch/Dinner/Brunch with an minimum of 600 covers
- Follow recipe in detail and open to learning new techniques
- DOH certified
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Opening Team
53 Restaurant
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Opening Team
- Research and Developed Menu
- Banquet chef
- Trained new employees with using high end equipment
- Receiver
- Butcher
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Lead Line Cook/ Entremetier/Grill
Lafayette
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Lead line cook/ Entremetier/Grill
- Lead a line with expediting and guidance to bring customer satisfaction
- Guided cooks on following company policy
- Tournant
- Breakfast cook
- Awards
- Employee of the month(September/October/November 2018)
- Receiver / inventory
- Receiver
- Customer assistance
Skills
- Food preparation
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- High-volume cooking
Timeline
Sous Chef
Osteria Mozza
07.2024 - 03.2025
Opening Team
53 Restaurant
03.2022 - 01.2023
Opening Team for Pastis NY/Pastis MIAMI
Starr Restaurants
06.2019 - 03.2025
Lead Line Cook/ Entremetier/Grill
Lafayette
08.2016 - 06.2019
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