Agustin Zamorano
Woodside
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record F &B MANAGMENT, excelling in team leadership and food safety. Enhanced kitchen efficiency through streamlined processes, reducing food waste significantly. Skilled in inventory management and fostering collaboration among diverse teams, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with health regulations.
Food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and culinary operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
IGC Hospitality
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Kitchen Manager
F & B Management
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
Kitchen Manager
Le Pain Quotidian
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Reduced food waste significantly, carefully managing inventory and implementing sustainability practices.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Kitchen Manager in Training
FRESH & Co
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed scheduling for kitchen staff, ensuring optimal coverage during peak service hours without compromising on service quality or employee workload.
- Implemented staff performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement, providing constructive feedback and personalized training plans for professional development.
- Established strong relationships with local vendors which led better pricing options as well as access unique regional ingredients.
- Coordinated large-scale catering events, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of food while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Education
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
Long Island City, NYSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Safe food handling
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff management
- Vendor relations
- Team collaboration and leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
IGC Hospitality
04.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
F & B Management
11.2021 - 04.2024
Kitchen Manager
Le Pain Quotidian
08.2020 - 09.2022
Kitchen Manager in Training
FRESH & Co
09.2017 - 02.2020
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
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