Stephen Pontes
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Professional culinary specialist prepared for high-demand kitchen roles. Adept at executing variety of cooking techniques and ensuring consistency in food quality. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal results in dynamic environments. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting changing needs and maintaining kitchen efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Rounds Cook
Drift
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative menu items and daily specials, attracting new clientele.
- Mastered various cooking techniques to execute diverse menu items consistently across different stations.
- Contributed to improved customer satisfaction by maintaining exceptional food presentation standards.
Sous Chef
The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Inside Expeditor
- Managed Daily produce and inventory folders
- worked during high volume services while separately delivering specialty tasting menus
- Butchered many proteins upon arrival
- responsible for all desserts in house/ dessert creation
Chef De Cuisine
The Bohemian
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Contributed to research and development of menu and concept in preparation for the restaurant opening
- Rotation thru the whole line
- responsible for daily inventory and produce orders
- tasked for prep for the entire restaurant and delegated as necessary while covering all stations
Line Lead
Sacred Pepper
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Hired as lead grill cook, resigned as line lead
- worked as assistant Chef for the bi-weekly wine dinner with a 5 course tasting menus
- Rotation thru flat top, saute, and grill improving standard daily operation procedures for several of the stations
- i provided all training to all the newest employees
Education
Associate of Arts -
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Locational, Online06-2019
High School Diploma -
Naples High School
Naples Fl05-2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Cooking techniques
- New hire training
- Grilling
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Plate presentation
Timeline
Rounds Cook
Drift
08.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar
11.2022 - 09.2023
Chef De Cuisine
The Bohemian
01.2021 - 06.2022
Line Lead
Sacred Pepper
06.2016 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts -
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Naples High School
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