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Erick Leyva

Erick Leyva

Bartender

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Chef/Culinary Director/Recipes Developer/

  • Education

    • INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL AND SERVICES CENTER #16

      2005 - 2007
      Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

  • Experience

    • The counting room

      Nov 2009 - Feb 2011
      Bartender

      - Developed skills in bartending and customer service under mentor Troye Sidle.- Promoted to Bartender for demonstrating dedication and professionalism.-Take Inventory Of Liquor Purchased And Sold-Troye Sidle Mixologist Bar Manager-First Time Working in The Hospitality Industry-Developing Skills With High Standards

    • HUNDRED ACRES RESTAURANT

      Feb 2011 - Sept 2012
      Line Cook

      -Hundred Acres website https://www.yelp.com/biz/hundred-acres-new-york- American Cuisine, Michelin Guide Recommended- Gained experience across all kitchen stations, enhancing culinary techniques.- Collaborated with Chef Owner Marc Meyer to maintain high standards of Food Quality.https://www.rosiesnyc.com/about-us- Michelin Guide Recommended.

    • COOKSHOP

      Mar 2012 - Sept 2012
      Line Cook

      - Cookshop website https://www.cookshopny.com/- American Cuisine, Michelin Guide Recommended- Learned culinary skills on various stations under Executive Chef Chester Gerls.https://www.seattlemet.com/articles/2012/10/15/matts-in-the-market-chef-chester-gerl-leaves-seattle- Contributed to the kitchen team, specializing in sauté, pizza, and salad preparation.- Michelin Guide Recommended.

    • CATA RESTAURANT

      Oct 2012 - Aug 2015
      Sous Chef

      - Cata website https://www.opentable.com/r/cata- Modern Spanish Tapas Bar, Michelin Guide Recommended- Mentored by Executive Chef Larry Baldwin, honing skills in Spanish cuisine.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-baldwin-1b678348- Promoted to Sous Chef for dedication and leadership.- Managed kitchen operations, including inventory, staff training, and menu development.- Michelin Guide Recommended.

    • Alta Restaurant & Wine Bar

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Sous Chef

      - Alta Website https://www.altarestaurant.com/- Mediterranean Cuisine- Sister Restaurant of CATA- Refine tapas concept and Mediterranean flavors, manage BOH operations.- Promoted to Sous Chef for exceptional performance.- Michelin Guide Recommended.

    • City Vineyard

      Jun 2016 - May 2017
      Executive Sous Chef

      - City Vineyard Website https://citywinery.com/city-vineyard-nyc- Modern American Cuisine- Developed opening menu, managed inventory, and trained kitchen staff.- Implemented systems for maximum performance and cost control.

    • ATRIUM DUMBO

      May 2017 - Aug 2018
      Executive Sous Chef

      - Atrium Dumbo Website http://www.atriumdumbo.com/#welcome- French American Cuisine- Mentored by Executive-owner Chef Laurent Kalkotour, honing skills in French cuisine.https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-kalkotour-36124086- Implemented French cooking techniques, reducing food costs and enhancing efficiency.- Managed inventory, budget, and staff training, achieving maximum performance.- L'académie Culinaire De France- Michelin Guide Recommended- Best Wine Award

    • Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

      Jul 2018 - Feb 2019
      Executive Sous Chef

      - Il Buco Alimentari Website https://ilbuco.com/pages/alimentari- Modern Italian Cuisine- Managed kitchen operations, including inventory, staff training, and menu development.- Ensured compliance with DOHMH standards and maintained food costs.

    • Tapas Bar

      Feb 2019 - Nov 2020
      Chef and Consultant

      -Lamano Website https://www.lamanonyc.com/people- Modern Spanish Tapas Development- Oversaw menu creation and concept development for three Spanish restaurants.- Managed sales projections, budget, and weekly meetings, ensuring accountability from BOH.- Received a salary plus a percentage of sales.

    • The 21 Divisions Restaurant Advisory Inc

      Mar 2019 - now
      Freelance Consultant

      https://the-21-divisions-restaurant.business.site•Restaurant Consulting•Restaurant Development Strategy•Food Cost Budget•Restaurant Opening & Operation Strategy•Menu engineering•Analytics•Digital Marketing Strategy•Food Photography & Editing•Business Model Strategy•Mentory for Chefs, Sous Chef, Cooks•Recruiting Expert

    • Seamore's

      Jul 2021 - now
      Executive Chef

      Seamore's Website https://www.seamores.com/- American Cuisine, Sustainable Seafood Concept- Developed menus for the Brand, managed food costs, and budget for BOH.- Conducted weekly meetings with five restaurants, overseeing a BOH staff of 16 at the Brookfield, New York location.- Created training programs for new Chefs and sous chefs, enhancing kitchen operations.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Google Digital Garage
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • ENGLISH LIKE SECOND LANGUAGE

      Kingsborough Community College
      Feb 2009