Vanessa Salcido Martinez
San Diego
Summary
To work for a sustainable and reputable professional company where I can best utilize my education and experience, as well as gain new knowledge and skills. Experienced in fast paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner / Pastry Chef
Pan de Mujer Bakehouse & Oven Kisses
San Diego
05.2023 - Current
- Pan de Mujer is my Pastry & Sourdough pop up. Oven Kisses is a Pizza pop up I run with a partner.
Line/Prep/Barista/Barback/Pastry Cook
Qwick
San Diego
02.2020 - Current
- Worked as a temp at many restaurants, Catering companies, casinos and hotels around San Diego
Lead Barista/Server
The Guild Hotel
Downtown
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Taking orders for breakfast, brunch and lunch using pos system.
- Making all drink orders, including teas, specialty coffee, cocktails, and beer.
- Always ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining a clean and welcoming bar.
- Started an in house syrup program, in charge of production and R&D for seasonal drinks.
Pastry Cook / Baker / Pasta maker
Seneca Trattoria
Downtown
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Made daily productions of Focaccia, pasta, and all pastry items on the menu.
- Helped work on recipe development for new desserts
Pastry Cook / Prep
The Lodge Torrey Pines
SD
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Made all desserts from scratch for The Hotel, The Grill, and A.R. Valentien.
- Prep cook for the catering kitchen at the hotel.
Prep/Baker
Biga
Downtown
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked side by side with Chef de cuisine, learned how to prep and make many classic Italian dishes, desserts and pastries from scratch
- Followed recipes accurately to ensure consistent product quality
Lead Baker / Barista
Kettner Exchange/Devil's Dozen
Little Italy
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed daily operations and staff scheduling for optimal efficiency.
- Created marketing materials to promote new products and seasonal offerings.
- Trained new employees on baking techniques and customer service standards.
Manager
iDessert by Jean Philippe
Little Italy
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring smooth service and product quality.
- Managed staff schedules optimizing team performance and coverage.
- Implemented inventory controls reducing waste and ensuring availability.
- Monitored financial reports identifying areas for cost management and efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Education
Academic Transfer Program -
San Diego City College
01.2023 - 08.2028
Skills
- Dependable
- Reliable
- Great work ethic
- Team player
- Ability to lead
- Ability to follow directions
- Fast learner
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Current Certifications
- Basic CPR/AED & First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants.
- California Food Handlers Certificate
Timeline
Owner / Pastry Chef
Pan de Mujer Bakehouse & Oven Kisses
05.2023 - Current
Lead Barista/Server
The Guild Hotel
05.2023 - 05.2025
Academic Transfer Program -
San Diego City College
01.2023 - 08.2028
Pastry Cook / Baker / Pasta maker
Seneca Trattoria
06.2022 - 06.2023
Pastry Cook / Prep
The Lodge Torrey Pines
04.2021 - 01.2022
Line/Prep/Barista/Barback/Pastry Cook
Qwick
02.2020 - Current
Prep/Baker
Biga
04.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Baker / Barista
Kettner Exchange/Devil's Dozen
04.2019 - 12.2019
Manager
iDessert by Jean Philippe
08.2017 - 04.2019