My name is Jose Estrada, I am a 25-year-old culinary professional constantly seeking growth opportunities and valuable skills in new environments. With 9 years of knowledge and experience in the Restaurant, and Food & Beverage industries, I've had many accomplishments and held positions varying from crew member, leadership, and management roles.Over the course of my career, I have worked in many different environments, catering to different needs and expectations. My versatile, adaptable, and fast-learning personality makes me an apt student and professional in any setting.I possess experience in all levels of culinary and hospitality, ranging from upscale-dining establishments, and 5 diamond resorts, to high volume - casual dining experiences. I have effectively overseen both FOH and BOH operations in high-volume settings with an average cover count exceeding 400+ daily. I have successfully held the helm of fast-paced kitchens, led, coached, and supervised teams of up to 20 employees, and managed kitchen operations with a revenue of $1.5M to $2M annually.Managing operations at these establishments has helped me gain valuable hands-on experience with customer service, inventory management, purchase orders, labor scheduling, budget management assisting, P&Ls, cash handling, key holding, small-large caterings and banquets, menu development, and upholding safety and sanitation regulations among many other operational skills. While not currently enrolled in college, I have pursued degrees in Computer Science and Business and plan on continuing my studies in the future. I am currently studying and working on acquiring a California Real Estate License. I am a technology-oriented and literate individual, which means I can work comfortably with technology in any scenario. I have experience in many professional computer suites including but not limited to Adobe, Microsoft, Google Workspace, Ctuit, QSR, ADP, & Toast.