1. CHEF CESAR CRUZ
PROFESSIONAL BIO
Introducing Chef Cesar Cruz. A leader in innovative cuisine. Originally from Ponce Puerto Rico, Chef
Cesar moved to Orlando, Florida in 2006 where he mastered his Culinary Arts learning at
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Combining his unique passion and creative flair for fine
dining with an exceptional ability to create profitable menus, Chef Cesar specializes in making
kitchens great and finding the ‘right mix’ of menu and profitability.
Chef Cesar has traveled the country and world to hoan his creative skills as a chef. He has looked to
greats in this industry and has worked side by side with them learning new creative ways to expand
his knowledge and passion as a Chef.
A culinarian who has worked at every level and position of the restaurant, Chef Cesar creates and
executes culinary genius. Chef Cesar’s experience demonstrates that menu creation is a balancing act
where items must be at once craveable, while driving guest loyalty and maximizing profitability. Chef
Cesar’s work has spanned cuisines, from Asian to Nordic, and can accommodate the most stringent
dietary or fine dining criteria.
Chef Cesar, works closely with restaurant owners and operators to perform a needs analysis to
create profitable menus. His research and development is top tier. He executes recipes that deliver
“wow” in flavor, while providing visual appeal with a focus on targeted food costs. When it comes to
profit and quality ... Chef Cesar is your answer.
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Menu Research & Development
Menu Design
Gourmet Cuisine
Recipe Documentation (Prep and Plate Assembly)
Vendor Supplier Selection
Restaurant / Kitchen Rebranding
Menu Costs/ Pricing
Product Mix Projections
Brunch and Takeout Programs
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Charcuterie
Smoke Curing
Butchery
Training
Event Planning
Serv-Safe Sanitation
Meal Planning
Profit Increase / Cost Reduction
Recipe Creation
Customer Service
Serv-Safe Alcohol
Contact
Address
Orlando, Florida
Phone
(407)430-7293
Email
chefcesarcruz@yahoo.com
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College Of
Culinary Arts, Orlando 2008
Graduate Orlando, FL
Major: Culinary, Associates in
Science Degree
Serve-Safe Manager
Certification
References
Available upon request
