Damian Linares

Culinary professional with 4+ years of progressive kitchen experience in luxury hospitality environments (Disney Cruise Lines, Hotel Xcaret). Specialized expertise in station management, food preparation, quality assurance, and kitchen operations. Proven.

Demi Chef de Partie - DISNEY CRUISE LINES - Florida, US

(2024-04)

• Optimized daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling across multiple service stations, ensuring efficient.
• Managed complete procurement lifecycle including strategic vendor ordering, goods receiving, and inventory.
• Enforced strict adherence to HACCP and food safety protocols across all kitchen stations, conducting regular.

Demi Chef - Hotel Xcaret & Playa Del Carmen

• Managed end-to-end supply chain operations including demand forecasting, vendor negotiations, and invoice.
• Supervised quality assurance and plating standards across multiple cooking stations, ensuring consistent.
• Directed implementation of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols, training staff on compliance.

Server - Micaela's Grill - Playa Del Carmen

• Delivered exceptional guest service in high-volume environment, resolving complex requests

Bachelor's Degree - Tourism Business Administration Hospitality and Gastronomy - UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE DE MEXICO - MEXICO CITY