Andrew Mangnall
Aurora,CO
Summary
I am a college graduate with a degree in Food Industry Management, 10 years of industry experience, and more than 4 years of management experience. I am passionate about contributing to a well-run team, with knowledge on enhancing front-of-house and kitchen operations to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while maintaining high standards of service and quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Mama Kim's Wellness Kitchen
Greenwood Village, CO
09.2025 - Current
- Opened restaurant on September 13, 2025, leveraging one week of training to effectively manage a diverse 20+ item Malaysian menu.
- Advanced from line cook to kitchen manager within two months, demonstrating rapid skill acquisition and leadership potential.
- Conducted market research and engaged with kitchen and front-of-house management to create menu items that resonate with Greenwood Village community tastes.
- Engaged with customers at bar and dining areas, delivering food and offering menu insights on new and existing items.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving kitchen and front-of-house efficiency during peak service hours.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, while establishing food cost and budget.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Kitchen Manager
J-Street Food Truck
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Oversaw and directed a team of up to 5 employees during prep and peak service periods.
- Engaged with prospective catering customers to evaluate menu selections and address catering needs.
- Created and implemented training and organizational procedures for peak service and prep.
- Handled product orders, stock, and balancing cash drawers for P&L sheets.
- Assisted in menu building of several rotating menus and catered events.
- Took orders and delivered food to customers during peak service.
- Manage scheduling to minimize labor costs and meet unique and individual service expectations.
- Coordinated between event staff to direct and supervise kitchen and FOH teams for catered events and weddings from 10 to 300 people.
- Directly handle customer and intercompany support to raise company standards.
- Prep @ Denver Commissary, Service @ Breweries & Neighborhoods throughout Colorado
Shift Lead/Trainer
KYU RAMEN
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated training for new staff on portion control, dish preparation, and customer engagement in an open kitchen environment.
- Conducted evaluations of new hires to ensure alignment with operational standards and reported findings to ownership.
- Implemented initiatives to optimize operations and increase productivity during varying workload periods.
- Individually operated wok burner, fryer, noodle, and cold stations together throughout service while maintaining constant connection with customers through our open kitchen.
- Coordinated customer dining experiences by accurately taking orders and serving food, leveraging extensive menu knowledge.
- Assisted in daily operations of open kitchen restaurant on Colfax and Emerson. Supported team members in food preparation and customer service tasks. Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
Trainer/Line Cook
BeauJo’s Colorado Style Pizza
Idaho Springs, CO
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Learned skills in administration and began management of a team of 8 members.
- Followed restaurant's stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation.
- Prepared 10-25 orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Industry Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- High volume dining
- Safe food handling
- Staff training and development
- Multitasking and organization
- Order accuracy
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Mama Kim's Wellness Kitchen
09.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
J-Street Food Truck
05.2022 - 08.2025
Shift Lead/Trainer
KYU RAMEN
04.2021 - 08.2021
Trainer/Line Cook
BeauJo’s Colorado Style Pizza
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food Industry Management
Arizona State University