Larry Gomes

Experience

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  Hard Rock Cafe Cayman Islands

  May 2007 - Aug 2011

  Kitchen Supervisor
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  Cayman Aggressor

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  Head Chef
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  Marriott Beach Resort

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

  Chef De Partie

  Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.

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  Hard Rock Cafe Cayman Islands

  Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  Kitchen Manager

  Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality. Show less

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  Hard Rock Cafe

  Oct 2014 - now

  Operations Manager

  Responsible for daily operations and provide leadership and direction to the BOH, FOH staff and Retail Staff.Directly Supervise front of the house, back of the house and Retail shop employeesEnsure all recipes, food preparation and presentation meet company standardsManage day to day operation during scheduled shifts that includes daily decision making, guest interaction and responds to guest inquires and concernsMaximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocolsAssisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning informationTrained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations, ensure adherence to company cash handling proceduresWorked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory suppliesEnforced staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiencesMaximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team membersConducted daily inspections, line checks and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reportsModified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concernsModified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concernsDay to day administrative duties of book keeping and Accounting using Quick Books Show less