Amin Mirshekar
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Productive Kitchen Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing speedy, quality service. Customer-oriented leader with high level of stamina and excellent relationship-building capabilities. Versed in employee scheduling, food safety, inventory management, and crew leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Jonah's Kitchen + Bar
Santa Monica, CA
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Achieved a ten percent reduction from changes in prep and purchasing.
- Reduced labor by five percent through scheduling changes, as well as taking a position on the line nightly.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to coordinate meal timing and service flow.
- Negotiated weekly pricing with vendors to secure competitive rates.
- Oversaw purchasing of chemicals, linens, produce, seafood, meat, and paper goods.
- Nightly management reports from kitchen operations to keep owners informed.
- Ensured compliance with high health standards and trained staff on kitchen cleanliness.
- Conducted staff training on new and existing menu items to enhance product knowledge.
Assistant General Manager
Jonah's Kitchen + Bar
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed customized Toast POS system aligned with specific restaurant requirements.
- Oversaw daily floor operations and facilitated pre-shift meetings to improve communication.
- Ensured compliance with health codes and safety regulations in FOH operations.
- Compiled detailed nightly FOH reports on complimentary meals and voids for owner review.
- Managed staff scheduling to optimize labor costs while maintaining customer service quality.
- Motivated team members to collaborate effectively towards achieving targets.
- Trained new hires to regulate and set the standard for our customer service objectives.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Palisades Charter High School
Pacific Palisades, CA06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Vendor negotiation
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Food safety
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Menu pricing
- Waste reduction
- Recipes and menu planning
- Vendor relations
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
- February 2023 to February 2028
Languages
Farsi - Intermediate
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Jonah's Kitchen + Bar
02.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant General Manager
Jonah's Kitchen + Bar
06.2021 - 06.2025
High school diploma - General Studies
Palisades Charter High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Santa Monica College