Sergio A Leal Torres
Lawrenceville,Georgia
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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Uncle Jack's Tavern
Lawrenceville , GA
11.2023 - Current
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
Bartender/Operations Support Manager
Tacos And Tequilas Mexican Grill
Buford, GA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Implemented best practices for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations related to operations support functions.
- Identified areas of potential risk or non-compliance and developed solutions to mitigate them.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a team of staff members including scheduling, training, and mentoring.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
Server/Head Bartender
D'Floridian
Woodstock, GA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
Server/BOH Line Cook
Lolitas Bar and Grill
Lawrenceville Ga, GA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items in accordance with recipes and standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Stocked and rotated ingredients from delivery area to storage, work areas, walk-in cooler.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Worth High School
Lake Worth, FL06-2019
Skills
- Heat control
- Budgeting and cost control
- Plating and presentation
- Dish preparation
- Inventory Rotation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Kitchen Management
- Safe alcohol service
- Garnish preparation
- Cocktail list development
- Team leadership abilities
- Reconciling cash drawers
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knowledge of spirits
- Health codes compliance
- Inventory Control
- Quality Assurance
- Team Development
Certification
- Serve Safe Certified on Management Level
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Head Chef
Uncle Jack's Tavern
11.2023 - Current
Bartender/Operations Support Manager
Tacos And Tequilas Mexican Grill
06.2023 - 11.2023
Server/Head Bartender
D'Floridian
10.2022 - 05.2023
Server/BOH Line Cook
Lolitas Bar and Grill
06.2022 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Lake Worth High School
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