John Castillo Email & Phone Number

Plano, Tx

Responsible for food purchasing with a reputation for being highly organized, responsible, and reliable.Managed a team of 18-20 culinary specialists while maintaining a kitchen responsible for all food production. Helped meet the company's financial goals, high-quality standards, and labor and food cost control.

Fort Worth, Tx

Responsible for extensive off-premise catering including corporate, social, and wedding event sales.• Managed a team of 14 associates including sales personnel while reaching sales of 3 million.• Responsible for food cost and labor expenses, recipe adherence, meeting financial goals, inventory control, and asset protection.• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and respect for the company and associates.• Exceeded guest expectations promptly.• Coached and developed staff to peak performance levels through one-on-one coaching, goal setting, and individualized career planning strategies. • Managed a team of 14 associates including sales personnel while adhering to hundreds of recipes and controlling labor and food costs.• Responsible for food sales, inventory control, and managed sales personnel.

Dallas, Tx

Duties included supervising a culinary staff of 15. Responsible for creating daily food specials, new menu items, and overseeing food production. Extensive knowledge of soups, sauces, and dressings.Also responsible for costs and labor controls, budgeting of kitchen supplies, and development of extensive off-premise catering menu.