Rafael Muñoz Rivera
Luquillo
Summary
Experienced Job title bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist Number customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant owner & Head chef
ASUR NOVO CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintaining an inventory of food items to ensure that there is always enough for customers.
- Training employees in food preparation techniques, including cooking methods and food safety practices
- Overseeing the restaurant’s operation, including hiring, and firing staff members and maintaining inventory levels of supplies
- Oversaw food preparation, ensuring compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards
Director of Business Development
Various
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
- Developed and implemented value-added strategies to increase profitability, expand market share and cement customer relationships.
Culinary Arts Instructor
Instituto De Banca
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Supervised students in kitchen lab setting to maintain safety and efficiency targets.
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to reach diverse student audience.
- Designed hands-on lesson plans for up to Number students on Timeframe basis.
- Encouraged students to enhance recipes with personal style.
Culinary Arts Instructor
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided courses and workshop in relation with job applications and office automation
- Created a structure for practice in administration for unemployed people.
- Supervised students in kitchen lab setting to maintain safety and efficiency targets.
- Taught culinary theory and practice in Type environment, focusing on food production, food safety and restaurant operations.
- Trained winning teams to participate in culinary competitions, developing student skills and confidence.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Sous Chef
LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Oversaw food preparation, ensuring compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards
- Ensured customer satisfaction with all aspects of the restaurant and dining experience.
- Managed inventory and purchases food and supplies
- Conducted daily inspection of restaurant and equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards
- Periodically evaluated restaurant equipment for repairs and maintenance, schedules for service
- Collaborated with chefs to develop appetizing menus.
Education
Associates degree - Culinary Arts
Instituto de Banca y Comercio
2012
bachelor’s - Industrial Management
Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez
2004
Certification
Member of New York Culinary Institute
Timeline
Restaurant owner & Head chef
ASUR NOVO CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
01.2020 - 09.2022
Director of Business Development
Various
02.2017 - 02.2020
Culinary Arts Instructor
Instituto De Banca
01.2016 - 02.2020
Culinary Arts Instructor
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
01.2015 - 01.2020
Sous Chef
LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL
01.2011 - 01.2014
Associates degree - Culinary Arts
Instituto de Banca y Comercio
bachelor’s - Industrial Management
Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez
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