JULIO LEBRON
New York,NY
Summary
- 15+ years progressively responsible experience in managing kitchen operations and supervising staff
- Demonstrated ability to prepare hygienic and delicious food following prescribed menu, recipes and techniques
- Well versed in assigning responsibilities to the culinary team
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with people
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
VERSA NYC
New York, NY
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Developed and implemented menus for restaurant, catering events, and private parties.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
Executive Chef
Convene
New York, NY
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Developed creative dishes that showcased seasonal ingredients while adhering to company standards.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations by performing routine inspections.
Sous Chef
PRINT Restaurant / The Press Lounge
New York, NY
01.2010 - 08.2018
- Assist Executive chef and responsible of the kitchen when he is away
- Developed new recipes
- Maintain order and discipline in kitchen during working hours
- Assist and help coordinate menu planning and implementation
- Maintain and monitor proper food handling procedures
- Maintain inventory: order, receive and account for food products
Food Expeditor
Cafe Saks Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
02.2003 - 02.2010
- Called the orders to line-cooks and ensured they were prepared in a timely manner, and check for accuracy
- Made sure everything that came out of the kitchen was at its best
- Communicated orders and information between front and back of the house
Student Cook / Internship
L' Ecole Restaurant
New York, NY
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Rotated on Garde manger, Poissonnier, Saucier and Pastry Station
- Handled average covers from 65 to 250
- Assisted in Preparation of staff Meal
Education
Grand Diploma - Classic Culinary Arts
The French Culinary Institute
2009
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Sharp sense of taste and smel
- Recipes and menu planning
- Allergy awareness
- Hospitality service expertise
- Energetic work attitude
- Food preparation techniques
Affiliations
- Serve Safe Certification,Food Handler licence
- Bilingual: Fluent in English, Spanish
- Ability to resolve conflicts efficiently
- Attention to detail – Ability to quickly discover and solve problems
Timeline
Executive Chef
VERSA NYC
08.2022 - 10.2024
Executive Chef
Convene
08.2018 - 04.2022
Sous Chef
PRINT Restaurant / The Press Lounge
01.2010 - 08.2018
Student Cook / Internship
L' Ecole Restaurant
11.2008 - 01.2009
Food Expeditor
Cafe Saks Fifth Avenue
02.2003 - 02.2010
Grand Diploma - Classic Culinary Arts
The French Culinary Institute