ROMMEL GARCIA
Calgary,AB
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEAD CHEF
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
Calgary, AB
03.2024 - Current
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
SOUS CHEF
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
CALGARY, AB
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes.
- Cook menu items according to recipes.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
CALGARY, AB
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding recipes, plating techniques, garnishes and portion control.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage, preparation and service to meet safety standards.
- Cook menu items according to recipes.
- Prepared sauces, dressings, soups, stocks, marinades and other items as needed throughout the day.
SUPERVISOR
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
CALGARY, AB
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Tracked progress and feedback to staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored employee productivity.
- Cook menu items according to recipes.
LINE COOK
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
CALGARY , AB
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Cook menu items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
LINE COOK
AMAZONICO
MADRID, SPAIN
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
MULTISERVICIOS INTEGRALES S.L.
MADRID, SPAIN
11.2010 - 12.2018
- Provided excellent customer service during every journey.
- Resolved customer service issues promptly and courteously.
- Provided training to new customer service representatives.
Education
ESCUNI COLLEGE
MADRID SPAIN03-2015
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
MADRID SPAIN09-2013
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Inventory Rotation
- Team Management
- Menu Supervision
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Operations
- Leadership Qualities
- Staff Scheduling
Certification
- FOOD HANDLING - MADRID SPAIN
- SAFE CHECK FOOD SAFETY - CALGARY
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
HEAD CHEF
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
03.2024 - Current
SOUS CHEF
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
01.2023 - 03.2024
JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
04.2022 - 01.2023
SUPERVISOR
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
11.2020 - 04.2022
LINE COOK
NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA
11.2019 - 11.2020
LINE COOK
AMAZONICO
01.2019 - 10.2019
CUSTOMER SERVICE
MULTISERVICIOS INTEGRALES S.L.
11.2010 - 12.2018
ESCUNI COLLEGE
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
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