Sebastian Vera
Hollywood
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 6-year background in high-end restaurant industry. Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills Ready to help team achieve company goals. Maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Supervisor, Sous Chef, Linecook
Dr Limon
11.2018 - Current
- Achieved high customer satisfaction by consistently creating and presenting high-quality dishes.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems and reducing food waste.
- Streamlined food preparation processes for faster service times and better quality control.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health codes and regulations.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork among kitchen staff members for improved productivity.
- Supported cost control initiatives through careful monitoring of ingredient usage and portion sizes, reducing overall expenses.
- Reviewed vendor contracts to negotiate better pricing on ingredients, lowering operational costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between team members amicably while taking steps to prevent future issues.
- 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Education
GED -
American Worldwide Academy
Miami, FL07.2018
Skills
- Guest Satisfaction
- High-Volume Environments
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Vendor Relations
- Inspection and Observation
- Chef Consultations
- Collaborative Relationships
- Dish Preparation
- Kitchen Preparation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Inventory Management
- Chef Assistance
- Disciplinary Action
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Preparation Supervision
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Weights and Measurements
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Heavy Lifting
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Line Inspection
- Staff Motivation
- Proper Food Storage
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safe Handling
- Motivational Team Management
- Portion Sizes
- Team Leadership
- Counter Sanitization
- Food Allergies
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Safe Work Practices
- Organization and Prioritization
- Work Assignments
- Procedure Preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Timeline
Chef Supervisor, Sous Chef, Linecook
Dr Limon
11.2018 - Current
GED -
American Worldwide Academy
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