Alvaro Ordaz
Sous Chef
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About
Results-driven Sous Chef with 10+ years of international experience in fine dining, hotels, banquets, and high-volume restaurants across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Spain, and the U.K. Experienced in leading kitchen teams, executing exceptional service, maintaining food safety, and mentoring staff.
Experience
Sous Chef - Blu - Livingston, NJ
(2025-01)
Sous Chef - Lucco Cucina & Bar - NJ
(2023-06 - 2025-12)
Junior Sous Chef - Shuka - NYC
(2022-02 - 2023-04)
Line Cook - Shuka - NYC
(2019-11 - 2022-01)
Line Cook - The Mark Hotel - NYC
(2019-05 - 2019-11)
Line Cook - Del Mar - UK
(2019-01 - 2019-05)
Brand Development - Mexico City - Mexico City
(2017-12 - 2019-01)
Chef de Cuisine - Italico - Montreal
(2017-06 - 2017-12)
Chef de Partie - Damas - Montreal
(2016-08 - 2017-05)
Earlier roles - Dulce Patria, Monastrell, Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant, Gnocchi
(2009 - 2015)
Led quality food preparation, maintained sanitation standards, collaborated with kitchen teams, and supported efficient service.
Education
Restaurant Management - Hospitality Management - Le Cordon Bleu
