Vlad Macovei
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Creative and passionate culinary professional with 8 years of progressive experience in the kitchen. Starting from humble beginnings as a dishwasher, I have risen to leadership roles as a Kitchen Manager and Sous Chef. Skilled in managing kitchen operations, fine dining preparation, and Italian cuisine, I bring dedication, innovation, and a strong work ethic to every role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Café del mar
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in an efficient manner.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
Like Cook
Ristorante Antipasti
Ocean City, Maryland
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Economy
07-2014
Skills
- Plating
- Dish preparation
- Station oversight
- Mentoring and coaching
- Cooking techniques
- Garnishing and plating
- Performance improvement
- Positive and professional
- Equipment usage
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Culinary trends monitoring
- Kitchen organization
- Ingredient knowledge
- Detail-oriented
- Team leadership
Timeline
Sous Chef
Café del mar
06.2021 - 01.2025
Like Cook
Ristorante Antipasti
06.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Economy