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DIRECTOR OF KITCHEN OPERATIONS
Professional Summary
Results-oriented leader with XX years experience spearheading operations of multi-million dollar restaurants. Focused on restaurant operations innovation to drive profitability. Skilled in XXXXXXXXXX and culinary expertise.
Core Competencies
  • Exemplary leader and mentor
  • Process Innovation and Compliance
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  • Menu Development
  • Proven cost-control expert
  • Training techniques
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Work History
Director of Kitchen Operations, 06/2015 to Current
Eureka! Restaurant Group
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations in all 21 restaurant locations
  • Established and implemented Executive Kitchen Manager and Travel Trainer positions, increasing upper-management level efficiencies
  • Executed new menu implementations, including three unique recipes, to maintain an inspired, fresh and efficient offering; streamlined existing recipe lineup to integrate flawlessly with kitchen processes and buildout floorplans
  • Negotiated pricing and contracting with Supply Chain to create a 2.5% food cost efficiency company wide
  • Evaluated and implemented strategic kitchen systems, ensuring compliance to improve labor cost, food quality, consistency, sanitation and team member development
  • Co-developed the Eureka! sanitation standards audit with Ecolab™ personnel
  • Developed New Restaurant Open Guidelines to create a more efficient opening structure with daily training timelines, key vendor information and sanitation standards. Implemented Guidelines in new restaurant openings, with hands-on training for KMs and new team members
  • Promoted visibility of Eureka! in high-profile regional events, including Coachella and Bottle Rock, by facilitating and negotiating participation agreements
  • Developed comprehensive training manuals for MITs and hourly kitchen team members



Regional Manager of Culinary Operations, 05/2010 to 06/2015
Yard House – Corporate
  • Oversaw all kitchen operations in 14 Yard House restaurants nationwide including Arizona, Northern California, Chicago, Kansas City, Virginia Beach, Raleigh, Atlanta, Florida and Boston
  • Spearheaded management of HOH budgets including labor, food cost, kitchen supplies, chemicals and linens.
  • Strategically audited and implemented HOH systems and training materials to enhance food quality, development, sanitation and financial targets for each location
  • Executed all menu rollouts in the region
  • Innovated new systems to control food cost and eliminate waste



Executive Kitchen Manager, 08/2008 to 05/2010
Yard House – Glendale, AZ
  • Oversaw Kitchen Manager and Lead Cook development, while managing a total crew of 56 hourly team members and 3 KMs
  • Carefully managed food quality commitments and waste control for a menu of 149+ items through staff education and consistent execution of HOH systems
  • Promoted positive quality of life commitments to boost morale of managers and hourly team members
  • Implemented Travel Trainers to assist in opening new Yard House locations across the country while supporting existing locations
  • Oversaw scheduling and sales forecasting to effectively manage staffing and meet targeted goals



Kitchen Manager, 06/2007 to 08/2008
Yard House – Scottsdale, AZ


Prep Cook, Line Cook, Sous Chef, 01/1998 to 06/2007
ZTejas Southwestern Grill – Phoenix, AZ





Education
Bachelor of Science: 1997 - 2001
Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Eureka! Restaurant Group
  • Yard House
  • ZTejas Southwestern Grill

School Attended

  • Arizona State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Kitchen Operations
  • Regional Manager of Culinary Operations
  • Executive Kitchen Manager
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Prep Cook, Line Cook, Sous Chef

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : 1997 - 2001

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