Maximiliano Cufre
Temecula,CA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
The Goat and Vine / Two Travelers Wine Bar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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