Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Accomplishments
Other Work Experience
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Raúl Fuentes Romero

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I'm a Mexican culinary expert with strong experience in leadership roles within high-pressure kitchen environments. Skilled in menu development, food safety, and inventory management, ensuring exceptional dining experiences. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs, consistently achieving high standards and results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Milpa Collective
05.2022 - Current

Worked on the following restaurants

  • Calita Mexican seafood
  • Bar Lucia Spanish tapas
  • Carbon Mexican charcoal grill
  • Santa Catarina Mexican fine dining


  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.


Instructor Chef

Mexican Food Tours
12.2015 - 04.2022
  • Chef on traditional Mexican cuisine with tourists from all over the world

Chef de partie

ME Cancún
06.2014 - 10.2015


  • Chef de partie on a fine dining restaurant, mediterranean signature cuisine, snacks and grill restaurant
  • I was in charge of five people, making requisitions of supplies, quality controls, food decorating and plating


Chef De Partie

WTC CIEC Mexico City
04.2012 - 05.2014
  • Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Cooking and planing menus for catering up to 14.000 people.

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certificate -

Certificate - TOEFL English Accreditation

08.2022

Gastronomy degree -

Universidad Justo Sierra
Mexico City
01-2011

Skills

  • Responsible
  • Kitchen management
  • Leader
  • Loyal

  • Food safety
  • Banquets and catering
  • Menu development
  • Hiring, training, and development

Professional Development

  • Courses

Baking sourdough bread 2022

Chocolate master class 2018



Accomplishments

  • Prepared 14.000 meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
  • Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
  • Worked at one of the best restaurants in Cancun, Mexico, with a menu created and supervised by Martin Berasategui.

Other Work Experience

  • Chef Owner

Food truck Le Hamburguese 2016 - Current

  • Chef Owner

Restaurant Como en Casa 2019 -2021


Timeline

Head Chef

Milpa Collective
05.2022 - Current

Instructor Chef

Mexican Food Tours
12.2015 - 04.2022

Chef de partie

ME Cancún
06.2014 - 10.2015

Chef De Partie

WTC CIEC Mexico City
04.2012 - 05.2014

Food Safety Supervisor certificate -

Certificate - TOEFL English Accreditation

Gastronomy degree -

Universidad Justo Sierra
Raúl Fuentes Romero