Daniel Reyes
Riverside
Summary
Results-driven Head Chef with expertise in menu development, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Proven track record in implementing cost control measures and leading kitchen operations to enhance efficiency. Dynamic culinary professional with over 4 years of experience in kitchen management. Skilled in quality assurance and culinary trends analysis, successfully reducing food waste and optimizing resources to drive profitability and enhance guest satisfaction. Detail-oriented Head Chef known for establishing rigorous food safety protocols and maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to leveraging expertise in inventory management and cost control to foster a productive kitchen environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Wedgewood Weddings inc.
Corona
02.2019 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal staff performance.
- Implemented inventory management practices, reducing food waste and controlling costs.
- Established and maintained food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Led kitchen staff meetings to communicate menu changes and address operational challenges.
- Maintained inventory records, tracking stock levels to prevent shortages and over-ordering.
Soue Chef
El Encanto
Santa Barbara
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation and staff performance.
- Implemented inventory control measures to reduce waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Assisted in menu development by researching culinary trends and seasonal ingredients.
- Maintained high standards of health and safety compliance throughout the kitchen.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on dishes before service to ensure standards.
- Resolved kitchen conflicts by mediating between staff and fostering a positive work environment.
Sous Chef
Wedgewood Weddings
Corona
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Executed daily food preparation tasks while ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained strict health and safety compliance standards within the kitchen.
- Assisted in cost control measures, analyzing food costs to maximize profitability.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
El Cordon Bleu
Los Angeles, CA11-2014
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Cost control measures
- Quality assurance
- Culinary trends analysis
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Head Chef
Wedgewood Weddings inc.
02.2019 - 11.2025
Sous Chef
Wedgewood Weddings
04.2018 - 12.2018
Soue Chef
El Encanto
01.2018 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
El Cordon Bleu