Rotal Caribbean International1st commis
Jun. 2024 - Apr. 2025Miami, Florida, USAAs 1st Commis at Royal Caribbean, I led operations in three key areas: Commissary – the heart of food production, Windjammer Café – main international buffet, and Solarium Bistro – healthy gourmet kitchen. My strategic responsibilities included: 1. Operational Management: Commissary: Supervised mass production of base ingredients (sauces, stocks, vegetable prep) for the entire ship, optimizing processes with just-in-time systems to minimize waste (-30% food cost vs corporate standard). Windjammer: Directed 4 simultaneous stations (carvery, live pasta, grill, desserts), ensuring efficient turnover of 500+ dishes/hour during peak with zero temperature violations (HACCP SOPs). Solarium: Developed light menus (keto, vegan) using sous-vide techniques and fine dining presentation, boosting guest satisfaction (4.8/5 surveys). 2. Technical Leadership: Trained 12 Commis 2/3 in knife skills (7mm ISO cuts), portion control (digital scales), and allergen protocols (MANGO). Implemented batch cooking in Windjammer to maintain perfect textures (e.g., al dente rice refreshed every 20 mins). 3. Critical Compliance: 100% sanitary audit compliance (USPH/ANVISA) with FIFO traceability and digital temperature logs. Reduced Solarium setup time by 25% via standardized mise en place (pre-portioned ingredient kits). Key Skills:
▸ Industrial equipment expertise (Rational, Alto-Shaam) and software (FMC, Micros).
▸ Bilingual (ES/EN) to coordinate 15+ nationality teams.
▸ Food Safety Level 3 Certified (FDA). "Passionate about elevating standards in high-pressure kitchens, where precision and creativity create memorable experiences."