Allen Harvill
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working under high volume conditions with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, maintaining culture as well as procedural execution of recipes/responsibilities, effective budgeting, and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BOH Key-Holder Manager
Bubba's 33
Peoria, AZ
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient store functionality and excellent customer service.
- Trained and mentored new staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
- Handled difficult situations calmly under pressure resolving conflicts between both customers and staff in a professional manner.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and secure work environment for all staff members.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Cold Beers And Cheeseburgers
4347 E Cactus Road
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Assistant Manager
Just Burgers
Seattle, WA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Lead Cook
Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
Richland, WA
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School
Surprise, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Budget Management
- Food Safety Compliance
- Recipe Execution
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Cost Control
- Time Management
- Waste Reduction
Timeline
BOH Key-Holder Manager
Bubba's 33
01.2024 - 05.2026
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Cold Beers And Cheeseburgers
09.2019 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager
Just Burgers
08.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Cook
Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
09.2017 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School