Yusses Maya Vargas
Butler,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Savinni Restaurant, adept in kitchen leadership and team training. Excelled in managing high-volume food preparation, reducing waste by 20%, and innovating menus to boost guest returns. Skilled in food safety and customer service, ensuring top-quality dining experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Savinni Restaurant
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Sous Chef
Petes Meats
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Assisted customers with Spanish-language inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Sus Chef
Blualehouses
05.2013 - 01.2020
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Paz
Mexico Mexico06.2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Organization
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Safety Management
- Knife Skills
- Purchasing
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Catering and Events
- Team Training
- expodinning
- butcherring
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Sous Chef
Savinni Restaurant
03.2022 - 01.2024
Sous Chef
Petes Meats
01.2018 - 02.2022
Sus Chef
Blualehouses
05.2013 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
La Paz
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