Kitchen Manager Resume Example Abbey Gab'n Shack

KITCHEN MANAGER

Summary

Driven, passionate, and dedicated professional with over 20 years of management and quality control experience. highly motivated individual focused on accomplishing goals that contribute to team success.

Skills

Organizational skills
Quality control
Problem solving
Sanitation
Point of Sale (POS) system operations

Flexible schedule
Safety standards training
Strong communication skills
Prior store management responsibilities

Experience

01/2020 - CurrentKitchen StaffAbbey Gab'N Shack | Belding, MI

Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas in conformance with health codes.
Removed required ingredients from pantry, cleaning and cutting food items as called for by recipes.
Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures.
Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads.
Ensured that the "first in, first out" theory was followed so that food was used prior to its expiration date.
Ensured positive customer dining experiences, executing effective quality assurance practices.
Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
Effectively cleaned all kitchen equipment upon shift completion to prevent food borne illness.

03/2019 - 01/2020Deli ManagerLong Lake Market | Orleans, MI

Coordinated optimal guest relations from initial contact through final check-out to boost satisfaction and brand loyalty.
Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
Established and enforced standards of personnel performance and service to provide customers with consistent and positive experiences.
Created effective marketing promotions to improve business.
Maximized customer satisfaction scores by training employees well and implementing strong customer relations standards.
Scheduled over 6 employees by assigning shifts.
Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
Monitored department for signs of theft by customers or employees and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Oversaw entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment and shrinkage control.
Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.

07/2018 - 03/2019Kitchen ManagerGrattan Irish Pub | Belding, MI

Trained employees on correct cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Kept kitchen clean, neat and sanitized by implementing surface and equipment schedules and standards.
Coordinated preparation of customer meals and monitored food handling for safety purposes.
Interviewed, hired, and supervised back of house staff.
Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules.
Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Completed regular line checks tomaximize quality assurance.
Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Assisted restaurant ownership with pricing by providing information about ingredient costs and correct portioning.
Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.

09/2017 - 07/2018Restaurant Bar ManagerMustang Junction | Edmore, MI

Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.

08/2014 - 09/2017Kitchen ManagerSmyrna Bar | Smyrna, MI

Assisted restaurant ownership with pricing by providing information about ingredient costs and correct portioning.
Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
Trained employees on correct cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
Estimated supply requirements based on historical needs and projected business levels by accounting for special local events or sports games.
Established and enforced standards of personnel performance and service to provide customers with consistent and positive experiences.
Kept kitchen clean, neat and sanitized by implementing surface and equipment schedules and standards.
Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.

Education and Training

Some College (No Degree): Criminal Justice And Emergency Medical Technician
Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI

1984High School Diploma
Lansing Eastern High School | Lansing, MI

Certifications

National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals: Certified

Food Safety Manager under the Conference for Food Protection Standards.

Certificate No: 21478274

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Abbey Gab'N Shack
Long Lake Market
Grattan Irish Pub
Mustang Junction
Smyrna Bar

School Attended

Lansing Community College
Lansing Eastern High School

Job Titles Held:

Kitchen Staff
Deli Manager
Kitchen Manager
Restaurant Bar Manager

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : Criminal Justice And Emergency Medical Technician
1984 High School Diploma

Kitchen Manager Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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