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Allen Lee

Chandler

Summary

Dynamic culinary leader with a proven track record at Silo Restaurant, excelling in team leadership and food safety. Enhanced kitchen productivity through innovative menu development and effective inventory management, resulting in increased guest satisfaction and reduced waste. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance and quality.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Silo Restaurant
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Director of Culture and Coaching Develpment

Club One
07.2015 - 06.2025
  • Culture produces behavior production. We reverse engineer the process, focus on what is the result we desire and create a culture that will fits.
  • Coaching Development: connect with each coach and help create a coaching style that fits their personalities and season expectations.
  • Understand the learn process to help create better teachers to speed up the connection process.
  • Training on the developments of learning and learning curves. "Can you teach anyone"? Leave no stone behind


Owner/Operator

Bbq Republic
04.2009 - 07.2015
  • Managed day-to-day business operations for both locations
  • Torrey Hills 2.1 mil a year in sales, Carmel Mountain 1.9 mil in sales
  • Maintained profitability above 10%
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing a grass roots program to connect with the neighborhoods needs
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.

Managing Partner

Outback Steakhouse
09.2005 - 03.2009
  • Oversaw financial management of the firm, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
  • Top 3 in district sales, service and quality assurance scores
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Developed a culture of to promote team first. "Take care of the restaurant and the restaurant will take care of you"

Operations Manager

Chevy's Restaurant
02.2000 - 08.2005
  • created a new hiring process specialized for Goleta, that lead to less turnover and more consistent schedule
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.


Education

No Degree - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
09-1992

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management

Certification

serve safe

management food handlers card

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Sous Chef

Silo Restaurant
12.2024 - Current

Director of Culture and Coaching Develpment

Club One
07.2015 - 06.2025

Owner/Operator

Bbq Republic
04.2009 - 07.2015

Managing Partner

Outback Steakhouse
09.2005 - 03.2009

Operations Manager

Chevy's Restaurant
02.2000 - 08.2005

No Degree - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Palomar College

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