Rosa Martinez

Executive Chef

Chicago, IL

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Skills

Menu Development

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Cost Control

Latin Cuisine

Languages

Spanish

English

Italian

About

Award-winning chef with 12 years in fine dining and casual concepts. TPS holder from Venezuela. Expertise in Latin American and fusion cuisine. Managed kitchens with 15+ staff.

Professional Experience

Chez Latin | Executive Chef

Jan 2022 – Present

Chicago, IL

Lead kitchen of 15 staff. Designed seasonal menus blending Latin American and modern American cuisine. Named "Best New Restaurant" by Chicago Tribune.

Caracas Bistro | Sous Chef

Mar 2018 – Jan 2022

Chicago, IL

Managed dinner service and trained line cooks. Developed dessert menu.

Hotel Tamanaco | Chef de Partie

Jan 2014 – Jun 2017

Caracas, Venezuela

Responsible for hot appetizer and soup stations in 5-star hotel restaurant.

Education

Culinary Institute of America

Associate in Culinary Arts

2012 – 2014

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