Aiden Criss
Asheville,NC
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Night time kitchen manager
Westville Pub
Asheville, Nc
02.2026 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure smooth daily food preparation.
- Oversaw inventory management and ordered necessary supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Trained new kitchen staff on safety protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely food service.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure smooth daily food preparation.
- Implemented food safety standards to prevent contamination risks.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Server
Westville pub
Asheville, Nc
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided friendly and efficient service to all pub patrons.
- Assisted in setting up tables and maintaining cleanliness in dining area.
- Took customer orders accurately and entered them into the system.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
- Supported team members during busy shifts for smooth operations.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved issues as needed.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
Barback
Westville pub
Asheville, Nc
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Restocked bar supplies to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
- Cleaned and organized bar area for efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted bartenders by preparing garnishes and mixing non-alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained cleanliness of glassware and equipment for optimal hygiene standards.
- Assisted bartenders by stocking beer, wine, liquor, and other bar items.
- Cleaned the bar area including counters, glasses, and utensils throughout shift.
- Restocked ice and prepared garnishes for drinks.
- Continuously monitored beverage stock levels during peak hours of operation.
- Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
- Took food and drinks to bar and table customers.
- Sliced and pitted fruit used to garnish drinks.
Painter
Strong finish painting
Asheville, Nc
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning and sanding.
- Mixed paint according to specifications and color matching standards.
- Applied primer and paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe workspace at job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Assisted in loading and unloading painting supplies from vehicles.
- Learned to identify different types of paint and their appropriate applications.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
assistant manager
Food Lion
Conway, SC
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted in daily operations and supported team members with various tasks.
- Provided customer service support, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Education
Conway High School
Conway, SCSkills
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety standards
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food preparation
- Employee monitoring
- Motivational style
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Night time kitchen manager
Westville Pub
02.2026 - Current
Server
Westville pub
08.2024 - 09.2025
Barback
Westville pub
02.2024 - 08.2024
Painter
Strong finish painting
02.2024 - 08.2024
assistant manager
Food Lion
06.2022 - 11.2023
Conway High School