Maria Ines Pellecer
Executive Chef
19 Calle 1-60 Zona 14 ,Guatemala
Summary
Chef/Owner with a proven track record at Xquisite, I excel in kitchen management and menu development, enhancing food quality while optimizing costs. Skilled in negotiating with vendors and leading teams to maintain high culinary standards, my approach has consistently improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chef/Owner
Xquisite
01.2008 - Current
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Chef De Cuisine
Shiitake
05.2007 - 10.2007
- Managed budgetary constraints by negotiating favorable vendor contracts without sacrificing ingredient quality or availability during seasonal fluctuations.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Shiitake.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Line Cook
La Gastroteca
03.2006 - 04.2007
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Executive Chef
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY 01.2003 - 10.2004
Associate of Arts - Cullinary Chef
Instituto Femenino De Estudios Superiores
Guatemala City, Guatemala 01.2002 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
American School of Guatemala
Guatemala 01.1989 - 09.2001
Skills
Meal Preparation
Menu development
Kitchen Management
Food quality
Cost Control
Purchasing
Timeline
Chef/Owner
Xquisite
01.2008 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Shiitake
05.2007 - 10.2007
Line Cook
La Gastroteca
03.2006 - 04.2007
Associate of Arts - Executive Chef
Culinary Institute of America
01.2003 - 10.2004
Associate of Arts - Cullinary Chef
Instituto Femenino De Estudios Superiores
01.2002 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
American School of Guatemala
01.1989 - 09.2001
Similar Profiles
Mubanga KampambaMubanga Kampamba
Technician at XQUISITETechnician at XQUISITE
Sathish Kumar LoganathanSathish Kumar Loganathan
Project Manager at XquisiteProject Manager at Xquisite
Declan O'DonnellDeclan O'Donnell
Delivery Driver at Xquisite Logistix LLCDelivery Driver at Xquisite Logistix LLC