Sonya Romo
Tucson
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Still Water Catering Company, excelling in menu development and team leadership. Expert in food safety and kitchen organization, I enhanced guest experiences through innovative dishes and exceptional service, contributing to increased customer loyalty and positive reviews. Passionate about culinary excellence and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Cafe Primavera Catering
08.2025 - Current
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene in compliance
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Sous Chef
Still Water Catering Company
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and timely service.
- Developed and refined menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Led daily pre-service meetings to align team on menu offerings and special requests.
- Enhanced presentation of dishes, elevating overall dining experience for clients and guests.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Pastry Cook Assistant
Holy Cannoli Catering
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted in preparing and decorating a variety of pastries and desserts, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including mixers and ovens, while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborated with pastry chefs to develop new recipes, contributing innovative ideas for seasonal offerings.
- Maintained inventory of baking supplies, ensuring timely replenishment to support uninterrupted operations.
- Elevated presentation standards by consistently producing uniform pastries with impeccable visual appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large catering orders on time and within budget constraints.
- Streamlined production processes by organizing daily prep work and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
Education
Baking And Pastry Arts
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2024
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of California
Sunnyvale05.2014
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Menu development
Certification
Baking and Pastry Arts certificate
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cafe Primavera Catering
08.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
Still Water Catering Company
02.2022 - Current
Pastry Cook Assistant
Holy Cannoli Catering
03.2017 - 07.2019
Baking And Pastry Arts
Pima Community College
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of California