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MARIA Concepcion BENITO

BANFF,CANADA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Lupo Italian, excelling in recipe development and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and elevate team collaboration, achieving consistent customer satisfaction. Skilled in food safety and presentation, with a passion for crafting innovative dishes that delight guests.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef De Partie

Lupo Italian Restaurant
Banff, Canada
01.2025 - Current
  • Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards and timely service
  • Develop new recipes, enhancing menu offerings with seasonal ingredients
  • Train and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
  • Manage inventory efficiently, reducing waste, and controlling costs.
  • Implement quality control measures, achieving consistent customer satisfaction.
  • Lead kitchen operations, crafting innovative Italian dishes. Mentor junior staff, elevating their culinary skills. Implement efficient prep methods, boosting kitchen productivity.

Line Cook

Lupo Italian Restaurant
Banff, Alberta
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Prepared ingredients following authentic Italian recipes and restaurant standards.
  • Cooked various dishes efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
  • Assisted chefs with plating and presentation of menu items for service.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.

Line Cook

Sofia Restaurant and Bar
Toronto, ON
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepare and organize kitchen stations, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
  • Assist in food preparation, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain smooth workflow and menu consistency.

Apprenticeship (Line Cook)

The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Banff, Canada
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Prepared kitchen line efficiently, ensuring smooth and timely service.
  • Executed mass production for banquets, supporting large-scale events.
  • Mastered grill techniques for perfect steaks, optimised line prep, and elevated banquet production, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Kitchen Staff

National Bank Open | Sobeys Stadium
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Meticulously crafted fresh pasta offerings for professional tennis players, ensuring nutritional needs were met with precision and care.

Line Cook

Cibo Wine Bar
Yonge, Canada
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with team to maintain high culinary standards
  • Managed cold kitchen operations, expertly crafting salads, desserts, and charcuterie. Expanded menu offerings, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat visits.

Kitchen Staff

RBC Canadian Open | St George's Golf and Country Club
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Mass production of burgers for the players.
  • Prepared food items according to established recipes and quality standards.
  • Produce high-quality, timely, and simultaneous food.
  • Make sure leftover food is properly disposed of, and clean up the station.

Buffet Attendant, In-Room Dining Server

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
, USA
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Managed breakfast and dinner buffets, ensuring high-quality presentation and guest satisfaction.
  • Delivered exceptional in-room dining service, enhancing guest experience and satisfaction.
  • Streamlined buffet operations, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for guests.

Dining Room Server

The Briton House
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Served full-course dinners, ensuring dietary needs were met for 100+ residents.
  • Documented resident allergies, enhancing meal safety and satisfaction.

Education

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT

De La Salle College of Saint Benilde
Manila, PH
06.2023

HOTEL OPERATIONS -

Centennial College
Scarborough, ON

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Food safety
  • Time management
  • Cleanliness
  • Presentation skills
  • Inventory control
  • Food safety standards
  • Team collaboration
  • inventory management
  • Kitchen efficiency
  • Quality assurance
  • Recipe development

Certification

  • Smart Serve, 01/01/23
  • Food Handler's, 01/01/23
  • CPR Training, 01/01/23

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Lupo Italian Restaurant
01.2025 - Current

Line Cook

Lupo Italian Restaurant
11.2023 - 01.2025

Line Cook

Sofia Restaurant and Bar
02.2023 - 10.2023

Apprenticeship (Line Cook)

The Rimrock Resort Hotel
09.2022 - 01.2023

Kitchen Staff

RBC Canadian Open | St George's Golf and Country Club
08.2022 - 08.2022

Kitchen Staff

National Bank Open | Sobeys Stadium
08.2022 - 08.2022

Line Cook

Cibo Wine Bar
04.2022 - 08.2022

Buffet Attendant, In-Room Dining Server

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
01.2022 - 04.2022

Dining Room Server

The Briton House
04.2017 - 04.2018

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT

De La Salle College of Saint Benilde

HOTEL OPERATIONS -

Centennial College

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