Diego Fuentes
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
El matador
Wellington , Wellington
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in an efficient manner.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Chef De Partie
Ombra
Wellington , Wellington
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
Sous Chef
Santeria
Wellington , Wellington
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Head Chef
Rosso italiano
Santiago , Chile
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
Sous Chef
Caprese
Santiago , Chile
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
Commis Chef
Pasta e basta
Santiago , Chile
04.2007 - 12.2009
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing, slicing, mincing vegetables.
- Assisted higher-level chefs in the preparation of more complex dishes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Chef
Guillermo Feliz Cruz
Chile 12.2006
Skills
- Foodservice
- Positive and Professional
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu Planning
- Recipes and menu planning
- [Type] cuisine
- Menu development
Language
- Spanish native
- English basic
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Chris Hadfield
Timeline
Sous Chef
El matador
11.2022 - 10.2023
Chef De Partie
Ombra
03.2022 - 10.2022
Sous Chef
Santeria
12.2019 - 02.2022
Head Chef
Rosso italiano
01.2015 - 09.2019
Sous Chef
Caprese
07.2010 - 06.2015
Commis Chef
Pasta e basta
04.2007 - 12.2009
Chef
Guillermo Feliz Cruz