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Judith Lebrón

Caguas

Summary

Experienced culinary professional dedicated to upholding high standards and achieving top-notch results. Proficient in kitchen management, including prep, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, and food preparation to cultivate a cohesive and productive team atmosphere. Recognized for adaptability, dependability, and a focus on culinary innovation and effective leadership.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

FRESH725
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed seasonal menu items, full restaurant menus, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
  • Managed inventory levels, Purchases of all ingredients.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.

Director of Operations/Special Projects

Planet Solar / SunHouz Distributors
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • - Provided leadership to Planet Solar, a photovoltaic systems installation firm, and Sunhouz Distributors, a solar and electrical material distributor in Puerto Rico.
  • - Managed all operational functions of Planet Solar, including engineering, drafting, sales, operations, purchasing, payments, warehousing, and routing, ensuring efficient project execution for $140MM solar & energy storage assets.
  • - Led engineering team, designing plans and measurements for residential and commercial solar & energy storage projects.
  • - Directed a high-performing installation team of 48 brigades and 280 installers, achieving an estimated completion rate of 500+ residential and commercial projects per month.
  • - Responsible for $96 million annual inventory management (>$8 million/month) for solar installation materials, optimizing storage and distribution.

Management Consultant

JGM Management LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • - Led the deployment of technical and project management consultants to deliver successful projects across diverse client companies from various industries.
  • - Streamlined onboarding processes through efficient management, ensuring new hires are quickly acclimated and prepared to contribute.

Regional Store Manager

T-Mobile
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • - Led and managed multiple stores to ensure delivery of sales results, effectively communicating key performance metrics, developed and implemented productivity improvement strategies, boosting facility output and streamlining operations.
  • - Led and managed a team of over 200 employees, fostering a productive and engaged work environment.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Chef- Artes Culinarias

MAUSI- Escuela De Cocina Online
Online
12-2025

Master's Degree - Business Administration, Project Management

Ana G Méndez University
Gurabo, PR
01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Research

University of San Juan
San Juan, PR
01.2015

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Kitchen management
  • Team management
  • Menu development
  • Food safety regulations
  • Kitchen operations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cost control
  • Sanitation standards
  • Purchasing
  • Inventory rotation
  • Cost management
  • Purchasing management

Timeline

Head Chef

FRESH725
11.2024 - Current

Director of Operations/Special Projects

Planet Solar / SunHouz Distributors
01.2022 - 10.2024

Management Consultant

JGM Management LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Regional Store Manager

T-Mobile
01.2015 - 01.2022

Master's Degree - Business Administration, Project Management

Ana G Méndez University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Research

University of San Juan

Bachelor of Arts - Chef- Artes Culinarias

MAUSI- Escuela De Cocina Online

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