Andrea Rodriguez
Temple,TX
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Director bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist 200 customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste.
Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Director
Chick-fil-A
Temple , TX
2020.09 - Current
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chick-Fil-A standards for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Professional Musician
Dedicados Al Rey
Temple , TX
2015.01 - Current
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Planned and organized concerts and programs for church.
- Taught private Accordion lessons for 21 students.
- Currently still active with this organization and I highly recommend you look at our YouTube Channel to see what we have accomplished. Dedicados al Rey
Drive-Thru Director
Chick-fil-A
Temple , TX
2020.09 - 2021.05
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Managed teams to guarantee successful supply chain pipeline for markets.
- Trained and managed team of developers and discussed issues to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Assisted leadership with successful launch of start-up.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texas Virtual Academy
Texas05.2015
Skills
- Service Delivery Management
- Health Code Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Performance Improvement
- Anticipating Problems
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Back of House Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Money Handling
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling Staff
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
- Supervised team of 12-25 staff members.
- Constructed plans for large catering orders and guided team members to successfully deliver in a timely matter while keeping the best quality of the food.
Timeline
Kitchen Director
Chick-fil-A
2020.09 - Current
Drive-Thru Director
Chick-fil-A
2020.09 - 2021.05
Professional Musician
Dedicados Al Rey
2015.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
Texas Virtual Academy