Arnulfo Tellez
Cicero,IL
Summary
Experienced Executive Chef with 29 years of culinary leadership at Shaw's Crab House, renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences, managing high-volume kitchens, and driving innovation in seafood cuisine. Proven ability to lead teams, maintain quality standards, and achieve cost-effective results while creating memorable dishes that exceed guest expectations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Lettuce Entertain You
04.1995 - 02.2025
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
- Spearheaded kitchen renovations to optimize workflow efficiency without compromising quality or safety standards.
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Leadership of Back of the House Staff
Accomplishments
- Oversaw foodservice operations for high-volume restaurant
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
- Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
- Prepared elegant meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 50+
- Worked with word-class chefs to design menus and execute events
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Executive Chef
Lettuce Entertain You
04.1995 - 02.2025
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