David Vargas
Surrey
Summary
Chef de Cuisine with fortes in portion and cost control. I had my own restaurant. Directs kitchen of Hibana Steakhouse waitstaff, dishwashers, cooks and bussers. Consistently works weekends and evenings. Focused and disciplined.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Garufa Argentine Cuisine
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Chef Manager
Hibana Steakhouse
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Chef Assistant
Sirloin Stockade
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
Education
Bacherlor's Degree in Gastronomy - Gastronomy
Gastronomic Institute of Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes, MX09-2016
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Chef support
- Knife skills
- Food presentation
- Butchery skills
- Food costing
- International cooking skills
- Recipe execution
- Menu development
- Inventory management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Garufa Argentine Cuisine
01.2020 - 04.2022
Chef Manager
Hibana Steakhouse
11.2017 - 08.2019
Chef Assistant
Sirloin Stockade
02.2016 - 06.2017
Bacherlor's Degree in Gastronomy - Gastronomy
Gastronomic Institute of Aguascalientes
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