SUMMARY
A passionate and results-driven professional, I have utilized my extensive experience in leading hospitality teams to deliver exceptional customer service. I have enhanced productivity and morale through effective coaching and established training programs that support growth and success. I possess strong communication skills that enable clear, empathetic interactions with clients and team members. I am dedicated to using my industry insight to provide outstanding service and foster client satisfaction with the same focus that I put on my dishes.
EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE CHEF | VALENCIA CAY | NOV 2025- PRESENT
• Tailoring a long-term plan to grow clientele in a 55 and over community
• Developing multiple menus, happy hour, daily and weekly specials
• Providing our small team with the expertise and tools needed to succeed
• Executing daily a la cart service, large banquets and themed events
EXEC SOUS CHEF | TOMMY BAHAMA, JUPITER | AUG 2024- OCT 2025
• Gained proficiency in using software such as Oracle, Kronos, Workday, R365, Legion and more
• Team balanced COGS and labor costs to align with projected sales targets and P&L budget
• Worked closely with HR to manage onboarding, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc., ensuring
smooth processes and compliance
EXEC CHEF | PATRIA LLC, WPB | NOV 2023- JULY 2024 | JAN 2020- AUG 2020
• Comprehensive menu development with corresponding training solutions
• Effectively budgeting food cost and managing labor
• From-scratch preparation of breakfast, lunch and meal-prep dinners
CHEF DE CUISINE | THE PUB, CLUB AT IBIS, WPB | JUNE 2021-OCT 2023
• Implementing tailored training programs for team members
• Hands on engagement in fine-tuning member satisfaction
• Nutritional needs and sensitivities education and training
• Bridging nutritional wellness and traditional culinary arts
SOUS CHEF | SILK CITY, PHILADELPHIA | JUNE 2017- JAN 2020
• Preparation of proteins, soups, sauces, cured and smoked fish/meats
• Maintaining expenses below budget with a high standard of quality
• Catering events and tastings, including beer, wine and liquor pairings
EDUCATION
BUCKS COUNTY, PA
• Business/Hospitality Mgmt. | Bucks County Community College
• Culinary Arts and Hospitality Mgmt. | Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
• Scholarship for Vocational Achievements | Council Rock High School
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