Maximiliano Cufre
Temecula,CA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
The Goat and Vine / Two Travelers Wine Bar
Temecula, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus, enhancing culinary creativity and guest satisfaction.
- Manage a staff of 40 team members.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety standards, and adherence to health regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and maintaining high kitchen performance.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Assisted in opening of second concept Two Travelers Wine Bar
Lead Line Cook
Seneca Trattoria
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Part of opening team
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for menu items, ensuring freshness and flavor consistency.
- Executed cooking techniques across diverse cuisines while maintaining kitchen safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Trained new staff on kitchen equipment usage and food handling procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Lead Line Cook
The Goat and Vine
Temecula, CA
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Distributed needed items to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Opened or closed kitchen daily by preparing supplies, ingredients, and stock stations.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen ensuring it met state guidelines for food safety and inspections.
- Completed an order at the end of shifts through Ingardia while following a par guide.
- Knowledge of both stations and prep. Also worked the 3am baking shift making all the sourdough loaves, sourdough baguettes, pretzels and all desserts.
Site Audit Supervisor
Freedom Forever
Temecula, CA
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Processed Site Technicians’ data to then distribute it to corresponding departments.
- Contacted home owners to schedule Site Audits.
- Trained all new hires to company standards.
- Met with the Construction Review team once a week to make sure we are collecting all data needed to complete projects.
- Held bi weekly safety meetings.
- Created preliminary Site Audit packets that included roof measurements and layouts.
- Kept up to date with all set California codes.
Site Audit Supervisor
Smart Energy Solar
Corona, CA
04.2014 - 02.2017
- Processed Site Technicians’ data to then distribute it to corresponding departments.
- Trained technicians when new systems were introduced.
- Revised company set standards for job duties.
- Surveyed sites for solar systems.
Sales Associate
Verizon Go Wireless
Riverside, CA
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Exceeded monthly sales goal by 10%, prioritizing customer needs.
- Improved customer service scores by assessing each case and recommending a beneficial solution for the company and customer.
- Generated sales through personalized customer calls.
Residential Finish Carpenter
Walker Windows
Anaheim, CA
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Demonstrated ability to meet team deadlines by keeping others accountable.
- Proposed a new and more efficient installation process.
Lead Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
Riverside, CA
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed a team of 12-14 colleagues to comply with mandatory schedules.
- Ensured food was up to par and met company standards.
- Led bi-yearly meetings to update colleagues on menu, service and regulation changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Riverside, CA01.2009
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- ServSafe certification
- Team leadership
- Hiring, training, and development
- Inventory control
- Kitchen management
- Operations management
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Executive Chef
The Goat and Vine / Two Travelers Wine Bar
09.2022 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Seneca Trattoria
03.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Line Cook
The Goat and Vine
02.2019 - 03.2021
Site Audit Supervisor
Freedom Forever
03.2017 - 02.2019
Site Audit Supervisor
Smart Energy Solar
04.2014 - 02.2017
Sales Associate
Verizon Go Wireless
09.2013 - 02.2014
Residential Finish Carpenter
Walker Windows
11.2012 - 08.2013
Lead Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
11.2010 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School