Aaron Knighton
Longmont,CO
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience in kitchen management and staff development. Excelled in enhancing food safety and sanitation, achieving significant improvements in team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in operations management and employee relations, I bring a track record of mentoring teams to exceed in high-pressure environments. Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
99 Bar Saloon
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
- Supervised shifts usually while working a position
- Cooked, Bartend, and served
- Daily operations
Sous Chef
The Roost
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Kitchen Manager
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Corporate Trainer
Cafe Rio
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
- Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
- Traveled all around the country opening new restaurants about 15 in total
- When no restaurants were opening i traveled to already open restaurants that were struggling to help retrain staff and managers
- Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management and additional training requirements.
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Staff Development
- Employee Relations
- Food safety and sanitation
- Business operations knowledge
- Training and development background
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Food presentation
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Allergen awareness
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Kitchen Management
- Portion Control
- Equipment usage
- Plating
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
99 Bar Saloon
03.2023 - 07.2024
Sous Chef
The Roost
06.2019 - 05.2023
Kitchen Manager
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
08.2017 - 07.2019
Corporate Trainer
Cafe Rio
04.2015 - 06.2017
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