Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Arturo Hernandez

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven culinary professional with extensive experience in managing high-volume kitchens, training diverse teams, and overseeing daily operations. Proven expertise in strategic planning, cost control, and innovative menu creation, along with a strong commitment to maintaining top-tier safety and sanitation standards. Passionate about crafting exceptional culinary experiences that delight guests and drive operational success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Culinary Director

Parlor Hospitality Group
07.2018 - Current
  • Multi-Unit oversight
  • Oversee culinary operations across 5 restaurant locations within Parlor Hospitality Group
  • Lead a team of 18 chefs
  • Maintain consistent culinary standards, execution, and accountability across all sites

Executive Chef

Five Roses Pub
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Oversee daily kitchen functions
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.

Kitchen Manager

Toby Keiths
02.2012 - 11.2014
  • Daily operations
  • Inventory and purchasing
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

Kitchen Manager

Houlihans
04.2010 - 03.2012

• Kitchen Workflow

• Inventory Control

• Staff Scheduling

• Health, Safety & Sanitation Compliance

  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Kitchen Manager

Market Thyme
06.2008 - 05.2010

• Day-to-Day Operational Oversight

• Stock Management and Vendor Coordination

• Workforce Scheduling and Labor Planning

• Sanitation Standards and Safety Protocols

  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Pastry Chef

Japonais
05.2006 - 04.2008

• Executed daily production of scratch-made desserts with consistency and precision

• Led and supervised a team of two pastry assistants, ensuring quality and efficiency

• Collaborated with culinary team on plating design and presentation standards

  • Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.

Education

Diploma -

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Chicago
Chicago, IL
02.2013

High School Graduate -

Douglas County High
Douglasville, GA
01-1998

Skills

  • Kitchen management
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food safety standards
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen organization
  • Estimating and ordering inventory
  • Budget management

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • Food Handler Certification

Languages

Spanish - Fluent
English - Fluent

Links

  • Https://www.linkedin.com/in/arturo-hernandez-115460187?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
  • Https://www.instagram.com/chicago_native312?igshid=MTg2NmgyOGxrZ3E0eg==

Timeline

Culinary Director

Parlor Hospitality Group
07.2018 - Current

Executive Chef

Five Roses Pub
12.2014 - 06.2018

Kitchen Manager

Toby Keiths
02.2012 - 11.2014

Kitchen Manager

Houlihans
04.2010 - 03.2012

Kitchen Manager

Market Thyme
06.2008 - 05.2010

Pastry Chef

Japonais
05.2006 - 04.2008

Diploma -

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Chicago

High School Graduate -

Douglas County High
Arturo Hernandez