Juan Manuel Lopez
Montevideo
Summary
Dynamic culinary leader with extensive experience at Hotel CostaNero MGallery Accor, excelling in menu design and compliance with food safety standards. Proven track record in team leadership and inventory management, successfully orchestrating high-profile gastronomic events and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Adept at managing large-scale meal production while maintaining quality control.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef |
Hotel CostaNero MGallery Accor
07.2023 - 05.2024
- 5 star hotel.
- Designed seasonal menus for the hotel restaurant and brunch service.
- Coordinated gastronomic events for elite athletes and corporate clients (Infonegocios).
- Supervised compliance with food safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Conducted menu costing, data analysis, and supplier management.
- Managed stock control.
- Maintained direct communication with international teams’ nutrition staff.
- Participated in executive committee meetings
Executive Chef
Cook Meals
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed administrative and logistical operations of the department.
- Designed and costed menus for clients with special dietary requirements (fitness, low-sodium, gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, etc.).
- Trained staff and ensured quality control in large-scale production.
- Supervising the preparation of more than 1,200 daily meals.
Sous Chef
Hotel Grand Brizo
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Designed and implemented seasonal menus for the hotel’s restaurants.
- Developed and launched the Sky Bar on the terrace, ranked among the top three in Buenos Aires.
- Organized gastronomic events for elite athletes and corporate clients.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and GMP.
Education
Tecnico De Cocina - Gastronomia
Hotel Escuela
Santa Cruz De Tenerife España09-2007
High School Diploma -
ICE
Caracas Venezuela07-2004
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Kitchen management
- Portion control
- Ordering and requisitions
- Vendor relationship management
- Equipment usage
Timeline
Sous Chef |
Hotel CostaNero MGallery Accor
07.2023 - 05.2024
Executive Chef
Cook Meals
10.2020 - 10.2021
Sous Chef
Hotel Grand Brizo
09.2019 - 10.2020
Tecnico De Cocina - Gastronomia
Hotel Escuela
High School Diploma -
ICE
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