Victor MARCELO Yubi
Elmhurst,NY
Summary
A seasoned Chef De Cuisine at Café Alaia, I brought to life innovative dishes, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction. My leadership and seafood preparation skills led to a Michelin recognition in 2019, showcasing my ability to optimize kitchen operations and mentor teams for peak performance.
High-performing Chef offering 15 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Expert Chef de Cuisine with fortes in portion and cost control. Directs kitchen of 21 person en CAFÉ ALAIA waitstaff, dishwashers, cooks and bussers. Consistently works weekends and evenings. Focused and disciplined with well-tuned palate.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine Italiana
Café Alaia
11.2016 - 12.2024
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.for all the daily effort I got..MICHELIN,,2019.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Managed budgetary constraints by negotiating favorable vendor contracts without sacrificing ingredient quality or availability during seasonal fluctuations.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for CAFE ALAIA...
Cocinero General
CIPRIANI..Ristorante
04.2006 - 07.2010
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
- I kept high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food to your palate.
Education
High School Diploma -
LA SALLEIdad
Ecuador-azogues07-1981
Skills
- Seafood preparation
- Plating techniques
- Vegetable cookery
- Leadership qualities
- Food presentation
- Butchery skills
- Sauce making
- Pastry skills
Accomplishments
- Recognized for MY EFFORT AND ABILITY EARNED ME A MICHELIN 2019.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine Italiana
Café Alaia
11.2016 - 12.2024
Cocinero General
CIPRIANI..Ristorante
04.2006 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
LA SALLEIdad
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