Hi, I’m
Marex Cubillos
Te Anau,STL
Summary
Proficient chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 7 Years background in high-end restaurant industry.
High-performing individual with solid culinary background in . Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kea Cafe
Head Chef
02.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen cleanliness, consistently passing inspections with exemplary ratings.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Negotiated with vendors for better pricing, improving profit margins without compromising on ingredient quality.
Royale Hotel
Chef De Partie
09.2023 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
Coromandel BreweryLtd
Head Chef
10.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff
Searchligth Brewery Ltd
Chef De Partie
06.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Fogo BBQ
Commis Chef
05.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Kept 2 stations clean by wiping down counters and mopping up liquid spills during high traffic times in kitchen.
Pig And Whistle
Commis Chef
04.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Tasked with unloading and unpacking daily fresh ingredient deliveries to learn general operation of kitchen.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Pointon Hospitality Ltd
Chef De Partie
10.2020 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
ABC Holding Limited
Chef De Partie
09.2019 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
Merken Ltd 2014
Sous Chef
08.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Merken Ltd 2014
Chef De Partie
01.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Education
CIDEC
Tourims Technicians from Hospitality
12.1997
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Order Delivery Practices
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Kitchen Preparation
- High-Volume Environments
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Safe Food Handling
- Verify Food Quality
- Temperature Monitoring
- Adaptability
- Menu design
Additional Information
Resident Visa
Timeline
Head Chef
Kea Cafe
02.2024 - 05.2025
Chef De Partie
Royale Hotel
09.2023 - 02.2024
Head Chef
Coromandel BreweryLtd
10.2021 - 03.2023
Chef De Partie
Searchligth Brewery Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2021
Commis Chef
Fogo BBQ
05.2021 - 06.2021
Commis Chef
Pig And Whistle
04.2021 - 05.2021
Chef De Partie
Pointon Hospitality Ltd
10.2020 - 02.2021
Chef De Partie
ABC Holding Limited
09.2019 - 10.2020
Sous Chef
Merken Ltd 2014
08.2018 - 08.2019
Chef De Partie
Merken Ltd 2014
01.2016 - 08.2018
CIDEC
Tourims Technicians from Hospitality
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