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KITCHEN MANAGER
Summary

Seasoned Manager adept at saving money, improving efficiency and increasing customer loyalty. Motivational leader with well-developed interpersonal, communication and problem-solving strengths. Twenty + years in field of management.

Skills
  • Training
  • Process improvements
  • Organization
  • Team management
  • Customer service
  • Supervision
  • Business operations
  • Team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Inventory management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Communications
Experience
Kitchen Manager
Tuscaloosa, ALThe Levee Bar and Grill/Mar 2015 to May 2020
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • 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.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
  • Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Cook
Tuscaloosa, ALCheddars American Kitchen/Aug 2013 to Mar 2015
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Created exceptional menu items executed with precision to regularly garner diner praise.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
  • Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods.
General Manager
Tuscaloosa, ALTaco Bell/May 2008 to Aug 2013
  • Formalized operational systems and procedures by developing and introducing employee handbook, detailed job descriptions and work-flow plans.
  • Strategized long-term business needs while generating guest relations feedback for process improvements.
  • Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategy.
  • Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss and consistently met desired margin targets.
  • Encouraged, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention for each retail unit.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by coordinating staff development and succession planning.
  • Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
  • Consistently complied with company policies and government regulations.
  • Managed and improved various procedures, including requirements, gaps analysis, training and development and new program rollout.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences with hands-on leadership of front line associates and area managers.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment in adherence to FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Managed scheduling for employees to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Ensured supply met demand by overseeing all merchandising decisions, replenishment and inventory management.
  • Saved costs by managing shrink processes and inventory levels for corrective action planning.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaCentral High School1991Tuscaloosa, AL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Levee Bar and Grill
  • Cheddars American Kitchen
  • Taco Bell

School Attended

  • Central High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Kitchen Manager
  • Cook
  • General Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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