Steven Artica
Orlando
Summary
Corporate Operation Chef, skilled in menu development and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing culinary presentation and managing budgets effectively, with over 15 years of experience across award-winning, Michelin star establishments. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in creative problem-solving and conflict resolution, driving exceptional fine dining experiences, and operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Executive Sous Chef
Tavistock Restaurant Collection
Lake Nona
10.2023 - Current
- Apprenticeship Throughout Multiple TRC Outlets with awarded Michelin Chefs Freddy Money, Jason Beliveau, And Owner of TRC LLC. Joe Lewis (British Businessman investor)
- Overview of Various F&B outlets ensuring consistent food quality and presentation. Managed budgets, staff, and operations across TRC organization.
- Nami - Michelin * - Opening Leadership Team - Wave Hotel
- Chroma
- Canvas
- Park Pizza
- Boxi Park
Banquet Chef/Executive Sous Chef
The Ritz-Carlton Company
Orlando
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Knife and Spoon - Michelin *Awarded 5 Diamond and Michelin Star Property 2022
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty LLC
Winter Park
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Represent Clients In the Purchase and Sale Process of Real Property.-
-License Active
Executive Sous Chef
Disney Coronado Springs Resort, Walt Disney World
Orlando
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Operations Oversight Throughout the Resorts Various Outlets.
- Siestas Pool & Bar
- Rix Sports Bar
- Laguna's Lakeside Bar
- Maya Grill
- Chronos - Private VIP Lounge
- Dahlia Bar
- Toledo - Gran Destino Tower
- Banquets, In Room Dining Operations
Executive Sous Chef
Hard Rock Resort and Casino
Hollywood
01.2017 - 01.2018
Opening Management Team - New Guitar Tower & Resort
Seminole Gaming Commission access.
Council Oak Seafood and Signature Steak House
Kuro - Japanese Cuisine
Plum - Vip High Roller Lounge
Blue Plate - American Cuisine
High Volume Banquet Production Operations.
Executive Sous Chef
Bagatelle LLC.
Miami Beach
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Opening Management Team
- Apprenticeship with Executive Chef Matthiew Godard, Former Chef for Daniel Boulud.
Sous Chef
Morimoto Restaurants LLC
05.2013 - 01.2015
Apprenticeship Throughout Multiple Locations
Along Side Master Celebrity IRonChef Masaharu Morimoto, Executive Chefs Ayumu Matsuda, Osaka Hisanobu, and Chef Todd Sicolo.
Morimoto South Beach, Opening Management Team
Japonais by Morimoto - Chicago
Morimoto Maui, Hawaii
Morimoto NYC
Executive Sous Chef
Biscayne Tavern B2 Hotel
Brickell, Miami
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Opening Management Team For Jeffery Chadarow’s Biscayne Tavern, China Grill Mgmt.
Sous Chef
Zuma - Epic Hotel
Brickell, Miami
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Open Show Kitchen Robata Grill
Sous Chef
Nobu
Miami Beach
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Chefs Table/Omakase
Demi Chef De Partie
Alhacena Restaurante
Cuenca
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Five Star Rated Hotel and Resort
Chef De Partie
The Setai Hotel and Resort
Miami Beach
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Open Show Kitchen, Tandoori stone Ovens/Woks
Banquet Chef
PGA Golf Resort and Spa
West Palm Beach
01.2008 - 01.2009
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Artistry
Miami06-2011
South Beach Bartending Academy
Miami06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando 01-2009
Skills
- Real Estate Sales Representative- License Active
- Natural solutionist
- Serve-Safe Manager Food Handling and Sanitation State Certified
- Hospitality and Restaurant Management State Certified
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Budget management/Labor management
- Inventory control/variances
- Cost control
- Culinary presentation
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Creative problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Advanced mixology
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- First Aid/CPR
- Versed in Microsoft Office, POS System, Opentable, Micros, Hot Sauce, Micros KDS Systems, Aloha, Matra, Restaurant-365, Kronos, Atlas, Adico, Compete, On the Fly, and Radar
Timeline
Corporate Executive Sous Chef
Tavistock Restaurant Collection
10.2023 - Current
Banquet Chef/Executive Sous Chef
The Ritz-Carlton Company
10.2021 - 10.2023
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty LLC
09.2020 - 10.2021
Executive Sous Chef
Disney Coronado Springs Resort, Walt Disney World
02.2018 - 07.2020
Executive Sous Chef
Hard Rock Resort and Casino
01.2017 - 01.2018
Executive Sous Chef
Bagatelle LLC.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sous Chef
Morimoto Restaurants LLC
05.2013 - 01.2015
Executive Sous Chef
Biscayne Tavern B2 Hotel
04.2012 - 05.2013
Sous Chef
Zuma - Epic Hotel
04.2011 - 03.2012
Sous Chef
Nobu
04.2011 - 02.2012
Demi Chef De Partie
Alhacena Restaurante
10.2010 - 04.2011
Chef De Partie
The Setai Hotel and Resort
01.2009 - 09.2010
Banquet Chef
PGA Golf Resort and Spa
01.2008 - 01.2009
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Artistry
South Beach Bartending Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Central Florida
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