Alexa Abel
Ionia,MI
Summary
Adept Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at McKennas Village Restaurant, enhancing kitchen operations and customer satisfaction through meticulous inventory control and staff development. Excelled in waste reduction, achieving notable efficiency improvements, while fostering a culture of teamwork and safety. Skilled in both food safety and fostering positive vendor relations, consistently exceeding health inspection standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
McKennas Village Restaurant
07.2013 - 06.2018
- 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.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
Education
GED -
Lowell Public Schools
Lowell, MI2006
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Staff Supervision
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Waste Reduction
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Control
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Ordering Supplies
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
McKennas Village Restaurant
07.2013 - 06.2018
GED -
Lowell Public Schools
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